Hello :)
This email is to encourage you to get your textbook for the CSUS Summer ASL Immersion as soon as possible.
If you are within driving distance you should get your book from the CSUS Bookstore.
For operating hours and such, see: http://www.bkstr.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/HelpStoreInfoView?langId=-1&storeId=13528&catalogId=10001 (or google "csus hornet bookstore").
Prior to driving you I encourage you to call the bookstore at (916) 278-6446 to confirm that there are copies of the text available and sitting on the shelf.
You may order your book from whatever source you would like but I recommend you order directly from the publisher. Information is provided below.
Note: It is not a typo when you read that the "Signing Naturally" Level 2 workbook is used for the ASL 3 course. The publisher originally included about twice as much information in the level 1 workbook as needed. So many ASL programs split the level 1 book into two courses (covering both ASL 1 and 2).
The publisher is in the process of splitting their level 1 book into two "books" one book each for ASL 1 and ASL 2. But the publisher hasn't yet renamed their former level 2 book -- which almost everyone uses for level 3.
Below I provide detailed instructions, but for your convenience here is the link that takes you directly to the text that we are using for the ASL 3 summer course at CSUS:
http://www.dawnsign.com/product_details.php?category_id=62&item_id=10
Here is a picture of the book:
Order right away so you can get the book before the course starts. When you get the book and DVD, you should try out your DVD right away in a standard TV-type DVD player to make sure it works. There is nothing else to buy for this course other than that book and DVD.
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Additional details on the textbook in case you need more information:
For the ASL-3 course order:
"Signing Naturally Level 2 Student DVD and Workbook"
8 1/2 x 11 Paperback Workbook includes 700 Signs & Key Phrases
Author: Ella Mae Lentz, Ken Mikos, and Cheri Smith
Length: 192-page Workbook; One 230-minute DVD
Description:
This continuation of the Signing Naturally series has added features such as Language in Action, more advanced vocabulary, and more conversational dialogues. Student DVD & Workbook -- Level 2 also includes noted ASL artists performing handshape stories, cheers and songs, poetry, storytelling, and legends. Now learning the advanced grammatical uses of ASL, students see how sign movements can be modified to change meaning; how and when facial expressions occur; and how body, head, and eye movements are used in phrasing and agreement.
The 13-17 Units include signing lessons on: Locating Things Around the House, Complaining, Making Suggestions and Requests, Exchanging Personal Information: Life Events, Describing and Identifying Things, Talking About the Weekend.
Item Number: 1326
ISBN: 1-58121-131-7
Price: $69.95 (Subject to change, contact the publisher for latest pricing info.)
Order Direct from:
DawnSignPress
6130 Nancy Ridge Drive
San Diego, CA 92121-3223
Phone (858) 625-0600
Fax (858) 625-2336
Email info@dawnsign.com
online bookstore: http://www.dawnsign.com/
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