The SDCRID Mentorship Project Presents:
 

To Cha-Cha or Sta-mmer? Using Classifers with Confidence!

With Dan Hoffman, M.A.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
1:00 - 5:00 pm

ASL uses a complex set of handshapes and classifiers and rules for using them in description and in action. Interpreters often get tripped-up in managing their accurate use. This 4-hour workshop is designed to enhance novice and experienced interpreters’ proper use of both- classifiers and handshapes. Through lecture, visual aids, and hands-on practice, participants will improve their receptive and expressive understanding of these rich linguistic features of ASL.

The presenter will cover several points we need to know about classifiers (CL) and predicates. First, we will clarify the difference between CL and handshapes (HS). We will then explore various kinds of classifier predicates such as descriptive, semantic, locative, instrument, and plural. We will also investigate stative, process, and contact roots. In addition, we will incorporate numbers and letters into classifiers. Finally, some activities will be provided to put cha-cha in confidence, eliminating sta-stammer.

Dan Hoffman, M.A., Austin, Texas, was born deaf to deaf parents; he has used American Sign Language all his life. After 14 years working for the United States Postal Service, Dan changed careers to combine his passion and talent in teaching/tutoring, presenting and marketing. He headed to Gallaudet University, where he became active with campus activities, serving as student body government vice president in 2004-2005. He also worked as a deaf-blind interpreter for Gallaudet Interpreting Services. Graduating magna cum laude with a degree in Communication Studies, Dan moved to Austin, Texas. He currently teaches ASL at Austin Community College, and is an independent contractor for a video relay service provider. Also, he is the owner of Tree of Signs, Inc. (www.treeofsigns.com) which was founded in 2006 to respond to a growing need for qualified, fluent American Sign Language Interpreters, tutors, and teachers. He has a Master’s degree in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education from Lamar University.

COST: for registration information, please go to www.sdcrid.org and register online.

$30.00 Student Member discount by 5/18/2008 – no other discounts apply.

$55.00 SDCRID or AC in California Pre-registration postmarked by or on 5/18/08

$65.00 Non-members, postmarked by or on 5/18/08

*** All prices increase after 5/18/08

REFUND POLICY: Refunds must be received in writing (e-mail accepted) to the SDCRIDmentor@yahoo.com before May 5, 2008, less $25.00. After this date, refunds will not be given. Refunds will be processed after the workshop has been completed, and you will receive a check from SDCRID (not Acteva).

LOCATION: Deaf Community Services 3930 4th Ave Ste 300, SD 92103 Free parking is limited under building, please plan accordingly

RID CEUs: .4 RID CEU's in Professional Studies are offered through

The Language Door, an RID-Approved CMP & ACET Sponsor.

Voice interpreters will be provided upon request. 
Please send request to SDCRIDmentor@yahoo.com by 5/9/08.