American Sign Language | Mt. Pleasant Campus

American Sign Language | Mt. Pleasant Campus

In this six-week class, you will learn American Sign Language (ASL) and about Deaf culture in the United States.

By Mid Michigan College

Date and time

March 27 · 5:30pm - May 1 · 7pm EDT

Location

Mid Michigan College | Mt. Pleasant Campus

2600 S. Summerton Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

About this event

Mt. Pleasant campus | CLAB 179

Class meets for six consecutive Wednesdays on March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, and May 1 from 5:30-7:00 pm.

What is American Sign Language (ASL)? Is it hard to learn?

American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual language comprised of hand and body movement, paired with facial expressions, that is rapidly growing in popularity. If you are a motivated and committed student, learning sign language isn’t any more difficult than learning a spoken language.

Here are just a few of the reasons (professional to social) why it’s a great idea to learn sign language:

  • Increase your brain power! Learning a new language, including ASL, has been found to enhance cognitive processes such as problem-solving and memorization.
  • Using signs helps young children develop fine motor skills and muscle memory more quickly.
  • Knowing a second language is an added bonus on any resume
  • Gain a better understanding of the Deaf culture
  • Open the door to countless opportunities for new friendships within the Deaf community.
  • Make your recreational activities more fun. You can use sign language while on a nature walk to avoid disturbing the wildlife, or while camping to have long-distance conversations using binoculars.

In this class, students will be taught American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary and grammatical structures. Students will learn the ASL fingerspelling system, the use of gestural devices, and how to appropriately use the signing space in ASL. In addition, students will learn about Deaf culture in the United States.

This class is intended for students aged 14 and up.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if the College cancels a class?

Mid Michigan College reserves the right to cancel any class or camp for any reason at the discretion of the College. In the case of the College canceling a class, registrants are contacted, and a 100% refund will be processed.

What happens if I choose to withdraw from a class?

In the case that a registrant chooses to withdraw from a class up to five business days prior to the initial start date; a refund for the cost of the class will be processed at that time. No refund is given after that deadline. Service fees will not be refunded in this event.

How do I request a refund?

Please email lifelonglearning@midmich.edu to request a refund.

Organized by

Mid Michigan College

Lifelong Learning at Mid strives to be the creative heart of the communities we serve. A rich variety of personal interest classes, including on-campus and online sessions, are available for anyone who wishes to continue learning throughout their lifetime. From discovering a new hobby to staying informed, Mid has the class you're looking for.

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