Description

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Sign Language

1. Learn the manual alphabet used by the deaf.
2. Have a minimum of three hours of instruction in signing.
3. Send and receive finger spelling at the rate of five words per minute using a minimum of 25 letters.
4. Learn at least 100 signs.
5. Learn and present in sign language (not finger spelling) at least two simple songs.
6. Do one of the following:

1. Explain the difference between Ameslam and signed English and demonstrate the use of both.
   
2. Read and give an oral or written report on a school in your country or state specializing in deaf education.

Skill Level 1
Original Honor 1978

Sign Language, Advanced

1. Have the Sign Language honor.
2. Have a minimum of five hours of instruction in signing.
3. Send and receive finger spelling at a rate of 12 words per minute using a minimum of 50 letters.
4. Learn at least 350 signs.
5. Sign at least six songs to a hearing impaired friend.
6. Be able to sign to a hearing impaired friend:

1. The Lord’s Prayer - Matthew 6:9-13.
   
2. Beatitudes - Matthew 5:3-12.
   
3. Ten Commandments - Exodus 20:6-17.

Skill Level 2
Original Honor 1991

Outreach Ministries
General Conference
2001 Edition