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American Sign Language for Beginners Workshop – In-Person
Item Number: W26LANG173A
Dates: 1/10/2026 - 1/17/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 2
Maximum Enrollment: 21
Building: Campbell Center
Room: Room A
Instructor: Elizabeth Scheppler

This two-part workshop introduces participants to ASL vocabulary, the fingerspelling alphabet and numbers, and basic grammar through a Deaf cultural lens. Participants should expect to engage in nonverbal, gestural communication through games and activities. Native signing/Deaf sign models shown in video clips will demonstrate concepts being taught, and participants will be shown interactive resources with which to practice at home. Vocabulary topics covered will include culturally informed introductions, family, career, emotions, colors, questions and verbs. While one may need several years to achieve fluency in ASL, this workshop for beginning signers will equip participants with resources to continue their signing journey indefinitely.

Enjoy German! – In-Person
Item Number: W26LANG100A
Dates: 1/7/2026 - 3/11/2026
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 10
Maximum Enrollment: 16
Building: Campbell Center
Room: Room B
Instructor: Udo Gorsch-Nies

This is a previously taught course with new content that aims to broaden a student’s vocabulary and understanding of today’s spoken German. The etymology of certain words will be discussed, and the rules of grammar will be explained on request. This term we will read the instructor’s memoirs from 1992 and later.

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