Courses in American Sign Language 

A Basic Course in American Sign Language - Beginning Level
Tuesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2008
5:30 - 7 p.m.
MCG Medical Center, Terrace Dining, Magnolia Room, 2nd floor
The course offers adults the opportunity to learn another language and communicate with those who are hearing imparied. It will cover the syntax of sign language, facets of deaf culture, and expressive and receptive finger spelling comprehension.
Cost is $40 plus $35 for a textbook.
To register, call 706-721-6929.

A Basic Course in American Sign Language - Intermediate Level
Tuesdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2008
5:30 - 7 p.m.
MCG Medical Center, Terrace Dining Magnolia Room, 2nd floor
Building on the beginning level course, adults will continue to learn various aspects of sign language and participate in weekly activities that will enhance their signing skills and help them communicate with those who are hearing impaired. As a final project, students will create a story in sign language.
Cost is $40. 
To register, call 706-721-6929.

A Basic Course in American Sign Language - Advanced Level
Tuesdays, November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2008
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
MCG Medical Center, Terrace Dining, Magnolia Room, 2nd floor
Building on the intermediate level course, adults will learn more signs and will interact every week for 30 minutes with their “voices off” (signing only).  As a final project, students will attend a Silent Supper with persons in the deaf community to enhance communication with those who are hearing-impaired.
Cost is $40.
To register, call 706-721-6929.

ABC-123's of American Sign Language - A Children's Sign Language Course
Saturdays, February 2, 9, 16, 2008
10 - 11 a.m.
MCG Children's Medical Center, first floor classroom, BT 1809
The course teaches basic sign language to children ages 6 to 12 through fun activities, games and skills practice. Those interested in learning another language or in communicating with those who are hearing-impaired are encouraged to sign up.
Cost is $25 and is limited to 20 students.
To register, call 706-721-6929.

ASL for Teen’s (ages 13 to 17)
Date:  February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2008
Time:  11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Location:  CMC Class Room (1st floor) – BT1809
Cost:  $30.00
To register, call 706-721-6929.

100 Medical Signs You Need to Know 
Date:  April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2008
Time:  1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: CMC Class Room (1st floor) – BT1809
Cost:  $40.00 
To register, call 706-721-6929.