Linguistic Aspects of ASL - Analyzing Signs:

Classifiers, Number Incorporation, Modulations, Time-Line, Repetitions

Developer: Julie Weisenberg, MS

Level:  Beginning to advanced

Maximum Number of Participants: 30

Total hours: 4 hours

While most hearing students are required to understand English on various levels, this does not apply to students of ASL.  This workshop provides an understanding of the makeup and rules of ASL to help them become more knowledgeable of and more competent in the basic aspects of ASL and English phonology.

New York State Performance Competencies:

  • Ability to Appropriately Use Aspects of SL & English Morphology (expressively & receptively)
  • Appropriate Use of Classifiers, Number Incorporation, Modulations, Time-Line, Repetitions
  • Sign Choice/Word Choice
  • Clarity & Accuracy of Sign Production
  • New York State Knowledge Competencies:

  • ASL & English ëPhonologyí Terminology Associated with Linguistic Aspects of both languages



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