Embracing and learning more about South African Sign Language (SASL) and Deaf culture is a good way to broaden one’s outlook on life and deepen your understanding and empathy for others. This self-paced course, expertly curated by linguist Prof Anne Baker, introduces you to conversational SASL and delves into aspects of Deaf culture. The offering is divided into four lessons:
Orientation and greetings
Introduction and self-expression
Numerals, days, appointments and interpreters
Descriptive skills and literary appreciation
What you'll learn
basic conversational skills in South African Sign Language
understanding of key aspects of South African Deaf culture
ability to express oneself using SASL
familiarity with numerals, scheduling, and interpreters in SASL