Our non-credit courses are designed for parents, teachers, medical professionals, friends, colleagues . . . anyone interested in learning to communicate through sign language.
| Course Name* | Description | Time Offered | Upcoming Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning Sign Language I | Learn the basics of the manual alphabet and fundamental conversation. Practice both receptive and expressive skills, and learn about Deaf culture. | Fall | Watch here for Fall 2012 dates |
| Beginning Sign Language II | Intermediate level for those who have basic signing skills or have completed Beginning Sign Language I. | Spring | Monday Evenings January 23 – April 2 (No class March 19) 6:30-8 p.m. |
| Beginning Sign Language III | For those who have completed the first two levels of Beginning Sign – or anyone who has a vocabulary of approximately 500 signs along with general knowledge of Deaf culture. | Fall | Watch here for Fall 2012 dates |
*Credit Courses
UW-Eau Claire also offers credit courses in American Sign Language and Deaf Culture each semester. For upcoming course offerings, please search under Communication Sciences and Disorders courses in the UW-Eau Claire Class Schedules.
Instructor
RACHEL KOHN is an Interpreter for the Deaf in the Eau Claire Area School District and community.
Comments from former students:
"Rachel does an excellent job of creating a fun, creative, inclusive community in class."
"Now I can teach my Deaf child some of the new signs I learned!"
"Good pace and positive atmosphere – Each lesson is relevant and interesting."
Class Photos
Here are some photos of our most recent BSL III class, meeting for an informal dinner to visit in Sign with each other and members of the local Deaf community.
