American Sign Language Beginner 3

Signing Naturally 1–6, Unit 4: Talking About Family:

• Talking about immediate family
• Negation
• Have, like, want and need
• Talking about siblings
• Telling how old
• Talking about extended family
• Telling how family members are related
• Discussing family variations
• Getting the meaning across
• Commenting on family members
• Culture: Maintaining a clear sightline
• “Timber” story

Outside of class time, allow one to two hours per week to practice signing, complete homework and textbook exercises, watch and record videos, and prepare presentations.

This course requires the purchase of Signing Naturally 1–6, which can be ordered from the UBC Bookstore. This course covers unit 4.

This course is offered online and/or in-person. See Available Sessions for details on the course format.

Our ASL classes are taught by Deaf instructors experienced in teaching hearing and hard of hearing students. Spoken English is not used in class. Instructors use ASL, gesture, slides and some writing to guide the class.

In-person classes are offered at UBC Robson Square in downtown Vancouver.

For live virtual classes, log in at the scheduled time and participate over Zoom. ASL is a visual language and video is required. Join from a place where you won't be distracted and can remain for the entire class.

Outside of class time, access course materials online at your own pace for up to three weeks after the course ends.

Learn more about online learning at Extended Learning.

This is a non-credit course without letter or numerical grades. You receive feedback on your sign language skills from your instructor during class, and on homework you complete outside of class. At the end of the course, you prepare and sign a short presentation to demonstrate that you've learned the required skills to move on to the next level.

Record of completion

A record of completion will be emailed to students who participate and satisfy the course requirements within two weeks of the course end date. Course completion means 80% attendance and/or 80% completion of mandatory assignments. This record does not certify proficiency.

You’ll need a computer or tablet with a video camera, access to the internet, an email account and an up-to-date web browser.

The day before your course starts, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the course.