Gallaudet University Workshop at a Local Venue

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Gallaudet University is offering

Introduction to the Structure of Language: ASL and English

February 25-26, 2012; Saturday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm; Sunday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Birney Elementary School -- 1202 S. 76^th St Tacoma, WA 98408

This course can be accessible from several remote sites around the state of Washington. The sites are: Anacortes, Vancouver, Pasco, Spokane and Edmonds

In order for a site to be connected, there must be at least three people pre-registered at for the location, no later than two weeks prior to the class. Please indicate your preferred remote site by signing up for that class section on your registration form.

This course provides a brief overview of the linguistic structures of American Sign Language and English. Various structural units of ASL and English, including phonology (study of the smallest parts of language), morphology (how words or signs are built and added to the language), and syntax (the structure of phrases and clauses) will be compared. Sociolinguistic issues relevant to the American Deaf Community such as language change and language policy and planning will be discussed.

Instructor: Miako Villanueva Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Linguistics, Gallaudet University

Ph.D., Linguistics, Gallaudet University
M.A., Linguistics, Gallaudet University
B.A., Psychology, Colorado College
CI/CT, RID Certification

To Register: http://www.gallaudet.edu/CCS/Off-Campus_Extension_Courses_/Introduction_to_the_Structure_of_Language_English_and_ASL.html

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 27, 2012

Tuition: $283.00 +$30.00 processing fee (PST credit); $383.00 + $30.00 processing fee (ug/graduate credit)

RID CMP: Professional, introductory, 1.5 CEUs (included in tuition fee)

WA State Clock Hours: 15 hours (separate fee payable at the door) - PENDING

This Gallaudet University course is the first in a series offered to you in partnership with: Tacoma Public Schools, Washington School for the Deaf (Center for Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss), WSRID, Washington Sensory Disabilities Services, and the Gallaudet University Regional Center at Ohlone College

For further information on this course contact:

The Gallaudet University Regional Center at Ohlone College

43600 Mission Boulevard, Fremont, CA 94539-5847

Voice (510) 659-6268 Video Phone (866) 588-4829

Office Email:

Paul Bert, Tacoma Public Schools

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