2025 Summer ASL Music Course
SWM’s ISLC is inclusive and open to participants who are interested in learning sign language on a creative platform. Whether you are hearing or Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH); a beginner or advanced signer, you will enjoy this introduction to sign language and learning how to interpret inspirational songs using a combination of sign systems.
ASL CURRICULUM:
- Orientation to Sign Language
- Course Introduction
- ASL Alphabets
- Numbers 1-30
- Basic Sign Phrases
- Fingerspelling
- Category Signs
- Lyric Translation
- Performance Recital*
TUTITION iNCLUDES:
- Electronic course materials
- Certificate of Completion
- Video Link of Recital Performance
*Performance Recitals are held on the last day of class and will be recorded. Participants will receive a link to the video of their class performance. The video will be posted on social media. *Social Media Photo Release Form required.
cOURSE OBJECTIVES S.T.A.R.S.
- Stimulate interest in deaf Community
- Teach the fundamentals of ASL through music
- Advocate for equal communication access for d/Deaf
- Raise sensitivity towards the d/Deaf community through education, participation, and support
- Synergize a network of interpreters to service educational, conferences, TV and entertainment platforms
FREE ASL MUSIC CLASS
SPONSORED BY PORT OF LONG BEACH
summer - 2025 session
Class #1: Tuesdays Sept 10th – Oct 29th
Class #2: Thursdays Sept 12th – Oct 31st
7PM – 8PM PST via Zoom
requirements
- Access to a computer with strong internet
- Commitment
- Familiarity with Zoom
only 15 students per class // sign up now!
Registration March 10 - May 16th, 2025
Several Class Times To Choose From
Saturdays | 8 weeks |1 hr | Morning/Afternoon Session Available
Course Dates: June 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, August 3rd,10th, 17th, 24th
Time Slots: 9 AM to 3 PM PST (1-hour increments)
SWM interactive ASL Course introduces learners to American Sign Language (ASL) remotely via an online virtual platform. Our unique program incorporates music as a way to teach the concepts of ASL and expose learners to the interpretation of popular inspirational songs using a combination of sign systems. Join a learning environment that is made FUN, EASY, and LOVEABLE!!!
Schedule: Schedule 2025 Summer ASL Music Course
Ages: 9 years and up
Class size: 5 min | 15 max. students
The curriculum is designed to promote cultural awareness and prepare students to interact with the DHH community. Our ASL Music Classes are one (1) hour and held once a week for 8-weeks. Each class culminates with a videotaped recording of a group recital performance as the summative assessment. Performances are professionally edited, shared with class participants, and uploaded on our SWM YouTube Channel for promotional purposes.
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Discounted Offer of $103 (FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY). That’s less than $13 per class!