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| ASL506 | First-Year American Sign Language I (various instructors) | |
| ASL312K | Second-Year American Sign Language I (various instructors) |
In this course we will examine the sign lexicon and basic concepts about the structure and use of American Sign Language. We will stress grammatical features along with syntax and structure. The course will examine Deaf culture, history, values, social norms and how they play an important role in the Deaf community. To appreciate and respect Deaf culture, you must understand the signed language. Students will learn appropriate cultural behaviors such as directing and maintaining attention, and a way of talking that keeps others informed. This course is appropriate for students who have no knowledge of Sign Language to the point where they can function comfortably in a wide variety of situations in the Deaf Community. The course of study will focus on vocabulary and sentences for introducing oneself, exchanging personal information, talking about surroundings/giving directions, telling where you live, talking about your family and occupations, telling about activities, describing others, making requests, attributing qualities to others, and talking about routines.
None
Exams, quizzes, lab reports, ethnographic reports
Smith, Lentz and Mikos, 1992. Signing Naturally Level I workbook
and videotext
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In this course we will continue to examine the sign lexicon and basic concepts about the structure and use of American Sign Language. We will stress grammatical features along with syntax and structure. The course will examine Deaf culture, history, values, social norms and how they play an important role in the Deaf community. To appreciate and respect Deaf culture, you must understand the signed language. Students will learn appropriate cultural behaviors such as directing and maintaining attention, and a way of talking that keeps others informed. This course is appropriate for students who completed ASL 507 and who also completed ASL 3 (specifically Signing Naturally Level 1 and 2 (Units 14, 16, 17)) from other colleges. The course of study will focus on vocabulary and sentences for personal information about life events and for locating things around the house.
ASL 507
exams, quizzes, lab reports, ethnographic reports
Smith, Lentz and Mikos, 1992. Signing Naturally Level II workbook
and videotext
Lane, Hoffmeister and Bahan, 1996. A Journey to the DEAF-WORLD
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