SYLLABUS
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II
(A Hands-On Class)
CONTENT
This course is a continuation of American Sign Language I. The focus of this class will be to expand conversational skills by increasing vocabulary and understanding of the grammar and structure of ASL. Students will focus on appropriate sign choice for multiple meaning words and idioms. Significant portions of class will be conducted in ASL without the use of spoken English.
Along with learning sign vocabulary and grammar skills, students will continue to increase their knowledge of the culture of Deaf people. Lectures, reading material and selected recordings are designed to help gain perspective and understanding of Deaf people and their culture. College level reading, writing and critical thinking skills will be expected.
EVALUATIONS
Receptive evaluations will be conducted without voice, to monitor your ability to understand signed messages. Expressive evaluations will be done individually. Your ability to produce signed messages will be monitored both formally through specific testing and also informally through classroom observation. Written evaluations consisting of short answer, multiple choice, true/false and essay questions will be used to monitor your understanding of lecture materials. Semester projects on various topics related to the Deaf-World will assess your understanding of the issues facing deaf people and their families. Students will be required to present certain projects to the class to showcase their communication skills. Participation in interactions, dialogues and short written response activities will also be monitored. Certain evaluations will be signed in front of the class.
GRADING
Point values for assignments, quizzes and tests will be announced. Late work will lose points. All completed late assignments will receive at least 50% value. Grades will be awarded as follows.
A 95% - 100% C 74% -76%
A- 90% - 94% C- 70% - 73%
B+ 87% -89% D+ 67% - 69%
B 84% - 86% D 64% - 66%
B- 80% - 83% D- 60% - 63%
C+ 77% - 79% Below 60% is Failing
Extra Credit
Extra credit opportunities will occasionally be provided during class assessments, and as out of class assignments that are optional. Students who desire additional extra credit points must pursue those options on their own, after approval from the instructor. The work must be relevant to ASL, and/or Deaf culture. Extra credit will be limited to a .5 grade increase. (i.e. a C+ to a B-) All required work must be completed before extra credit points will be accepted.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II
(A Hands-On Class)
CONTENT
This course is a continuation of American Sign Language I. The focus of this class will be to expand conversational skills by increasing vocabulary and understanding of the grammar and structure of ASL. Students will focus on appropriate sign choice for multiple meaning words and idioms. Significant portions of class will be conducted in ASL without the use of spoken English.
Along with learning sign vocabulary and grammar skills, students will continue to increase their knowledge of the culture of Deaf people. Lectures, reading material and selected recordings are designed to help gain perspective and understanding of Deaf people and their culture. College level reading, writing and critical thinking skills will be expected.
EVALUATIONS
Receptive evaluations will be conducted without voice, to monitor your ability to understand signed messages. Expressive evaluations will be done individually. Your ability to produce signed messages will be monitored both formally through specific testing and also informally through classroom observation. Written evaluations consisting of short answer, multiple choice, true/false and essay questions will be used to monitor your understanding of lecture materials. Semester projects on various topics related to the Deaf-World will assess your understanding of the issues facing deaf people and their families. Students will be required to present certain projects to the class to showcase their communication skills. Participation in interactions, dialogues and short written response activities will also be monitored. Certain evaluations will be signed in front of the class.
GRADING
Point values for assignments, quizzes and tests will be announced. Late work will lose points. All completed late assignments will receive at least 50% value. Grades will be awarded as follows.
A 95% - 100% C 74% -76%
A- 90% - 94% C- 70% - 73%
B+ 87% -89% D+ 67% - 69%
B 84% - 86% D 64% - 66%
B- 80% - 83% D- 60% - 63%
C+ 77% - 79% Below 60% is Failing
Extra Credit
Extra credit opportunities will occasionally be provided during class assessments, and as out of class assignments that are optional. Students who desire additional extra credit points must pursue those options on their own, after approval from the instructor. The work must be relevant to ASL, and/or Deaf culture. Extra credit will be limited to a .5 grade increase. (i.e. a C+ to a B-) All required work must be completed before extra credit points will be accepted.