Introduction to Sign Language

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Introduction to Sign Language

Languages - Class/Workshop

Wednesdays, March 26, 2008 - April 9, 2008
6:30 PM-7:30 PM

Olneyville Branch, Providence Public Library
One Olneyville Square
Providence, RI 02909
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Over three sessions, participants will learn the manual alphabet, basic signs and sentence structure. We will learn about gestures, using your body as a timeline, the difference between American Sign Language and Signed English, and more.

We will discuss deaf culture, sign to songs, and get a taste of deaf jokes.

Call Stacey at 455-8152 to register.

Recommended for ages 8 and up.

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Cost: free

Suggested Audiences: Middle School, Elementary

E-mail: santer@provlib.org
Phone: 401-455-8152