New River Community and Technical College is offering a six-week beginner’s sign language class on Monday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. starting June 7. The class will be offered online through Zoom video conferencing. Students in the class will learn sign language vocabulary, phrases and sentences, including grammatical features, and students will have interactive practice during the class. Students will also learn about Deaf Culture and history. Tuition is $100 for the six-week class, and preregistration is required by June 1. Participants will be emailed the Zoom link and log-in information after registering for the class. Visit www.newriver.edu/community for information on upcoming classes or register for the course or contact Gloria Kincaid (304-793-6101, gkincaid@newriver.edu). New River CTC’s Workforce Education Division provides community education classes and employable educational opportunities including noncredit courses, workforce development programs and customized training.
