Beginner

Introduction to Ghanaian Sign Language (GhSL)
Introduction to Ghanaian Sign Language (GhSL) Course
This beginner-friendly course introduces participants to Ghanaian Sign Language (GhSL), the primary language used by the Deaf community in Ghana. It is designed for individuals seeking to communicate effectively with Deaf individuals, whether for personal, professional, or community engagement purposes.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Communicate basic ideas and engage in simple conversations using GhSL.
- Understand the grammatical structure of GhSL, including proper sign order and sentence construction.
- Apply sign language systems effectively by combining signs, spatial orientation, and non-manual markers.
- Respect and integrate Deaf cultural norms into interactions.
- Build confidence to interact with Deaf individuals in various personal and professional settings.
Target
This course is ideal for educators, healthcare workers, parents of Deaf children, interpreters in training, or anyone passionate about bridging communication gaps and fostering inclusivity.
Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 12 Lessons
- 4 Quizzes
- 0m Duration
Basics of Ghanaian Sign langauage
5 Lessons1 Quiz
- Introduction to the course
- Manual Handshapes and Key concepts in GhSL
- Alphabets and Fingerspelling Techniques
- Numbers 1 - 99
- Numbers 100 - Billions
- Quiz - Basics of Ghanaian Sign Language
The Language and Culture
3 Lessons1 Quiz
- History of Deaf Education
- Dr. Andrew Foster, Ghana and the Roots of Deaf Education in Africa
- Deaf Studies Quiz - History of the Deaf Community
- The rise of Deaf culture and community.
Grammatical Components
4 Lessons1 Quiz
- Sign language Systems
- Parameters - Handshapes & Palm Orientation
- Parameters - Location & Movement
- Parameters - Non-Manual Markers
- Intro to GhSL Quiz - Grammatical Components
Concepts in Sign Language - Home & Calendar
Concepts in Sign Language - Family & Work
Concepts in Sign Language - Health & Education
1 Quiz
- Final Assessment - Introductions to Ghanaian Sign Language