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In this course we will continue to examine the sign lexicon and basic concepts of 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. The course of study will focus on vocabulary and sentences for expressing complaints and making suggestions; for talking about weekend activities; and for describing and identifying things.
This course is appropriate for students who completed ASL 506 and also those who completed ASL 1 and 2 (specifically Signing Naturally Level 1) from other colleges.
Exams, quizzes, lab reports, ethnographic reports
Smith, Lentz and Mikos, 1992. Signing Naturally Level II workbook
and videotext
Moore, M. and Levitan, L.l 2nd edition, 1993. For Hearing People Only.
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In this course we will continue to examine the sign lexicon and basic concepts of 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. The course of study will focus on vocabulary and sentences for expressing complaints and making suggestions; for talking about weekend activities; and for describing and identifying things.
This course is appropriate for students who completed ASL 506 and also those who completed ASL 1 and 2 (specifically Signing Naturally Level 1) from other colleges.
Exams, quizzes, lab reports, ethnographic reports
Smith, Lentz and Mikos, 1992. Signing Naturally Level II workbook
and videotext
Moore, M. and Levitan, L.l 2nd edition, 1993. For Hearing People Only.
In this course we will continue to examine the sign lexicon and basic concepts of 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. The course of study will focus on vocabulary and sentences for expressing complaints and making suggestions; for talking about weekend activities; and for describing and identifying things.
This course is appropriate for students who completed ASL 506 and also those who completed ASL 1 and 2 (specifically Signing Naturally Level 1) from other colleges.
Exams, quizzes, lab reports, ethnographic reports
Smith, Lentz and Mikos, 1992. Signing Naturally Level II workbook
and videotext
Moore, M. and Levitan, L.l 2nd edition, 1993. For Hearing People Only.
In this course we will continue to examine the sign lexicon and basic concepts of 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. The course of study will focus on vocabulary and sentences for expressing complaints and making suggestions; for talking about weekend activities; and for describing and identifying things.
This course is appropriate for students who completed ASL 506 and also those who completed ASL 1 and 2 (specifically Signing Naturally Level 1) from other colleges.
Exams, quizzes, lab reports, ethnographic reports
Smith, Lentz and Mikos, 1992. Signing Naturally Level II workbook
and videotext
Moore, M. and Levitan, L.l 2nd edition, 1993. For Hearing People Only.
In this course we will continue to examine the sign lexicon and basic concepts of 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. The course of study will focus on vocabulary and sentences for expressing complaints and making suggestions; for talking about weekend activities; and for describing and identifying things.
This course is appropriate for students who completed ASL 506 and also those who completed ASL 1 and 2 (specifically Signing Naturally Level 1) from other colleges.
Exams, quizzes, lab reports, ethnographic reports
Smith, Lentz and Mikos, 1992. Signing Naturally Level II workbook
and videotext
Moore, M. and Levitan, L.l 2nd edition, 1993. For Hearing People Only.
This course will compare two languages: American Sign Language and English, and will study their use. In this course we will introduce you to grammatical aspects of American Sign Language, written English, and contact signing. Contact sign derives from the interaction of the two languages and is an important source of language variation in sign. The course will assist students in seeing different grammatical structures by showing these structures on videotape in class. Students will demonstrate signing in ASL and contact signing in ten grammatical topic areas: topic/comment structure, yes/no question formats; wh-question formats; rhetorical question formats; directionality; use of space; negation; classifiers; conditionals; and time sequencing ordering. There will be weekly homework video assignments. Additionally, the course will examine selective words that have multiple meanings. Students will choose apporopriate signs to reflect accurate conceptual meanings.
This course is appropriate for students who have completed ASL 312K and also those who have completed ASL 4 (specifically Signing Naturally Level I and Level II) at other colleges.
Homework video assignments, quizzes, presentation, video exam, one set of exams
Cassell and McCaffrey, 1995. ASL Grammatical Aspects: Comparative
Translation
Lane, Hoffmeister and Bahan, 1996. A Journey in to the Deaf World.
Supplemental photocopied materials
This course will compare two languages: American Sign Language and English, and will study their use. In this course we will introduce you to grammatical aspects of American Sign Language, written English, and contact signing. Contact sign derives from the interaction of the two languages and is an important source of language variation in sign. The course will assist students in seeing different grammatical structures by showing these structures on videotape in class. Students will demonstrate signing in ASL and contact signing in ten grammatical topic areas: topic/comment structure, yes/no question formats; wh-question formats; rhetorical question formats; directionality; use of space; negation; classifiers; conditionals; and time sequencing ordering. There will be weekly homework video assignments. Additionally, the course will examine selective words that have multiple meanings. Students will choose apporopriate signs to reflect accurate conceptual meanings.
This course is appropriate for students who have completed ASL 312K and also those who have completed ASL 4 (specifically Signing Naturally Level I and Level II) at other colleges.
Homework video assignments, quizzes, presentation, video exam, one set of exams
Cassell and McCaffrey, 1995. ASL Grammatical Aspects: Comparative
Translation
Lane, Hoffmeister and Bahan, 1996. A Journey in to the Deaf World.
Supplemental photocopied materials
This course will compare two languages: American Sign Language and English, and will study their use. In this course we will introduce you to grammatical aspects of American Sign Language, written English, and contact signing. Contact sign derives from the interaction of the two languages and is an important source of language variation in sign. The course will assist students in seeing different grammatical structures by showing these structures on videotape in class. Students will demonstrate signing in ASL and contact signing in ten grammatical topic areas: topic/comment structure, yes/no question formats; wh-question formats; rhetorical question formats; directionality; use of space; negation; classifiers; conditionals; and time sequencing ordering. There will be weekly homework video assignments. Additionally, the course will examine selective words that have multiple meanings. Students will choose apporopriate signs to reflect accurate conceptual meanings.
This course is appropriate for students who have completed ASL 312K and also those who have completed ASL 4 (specifically Signing Naturally Level I and Level II) at other colleges.
Homework video assignments, quizzes, presentation, video exam, one set of exams
Cassell and McCaffrey, 1995. ASL Grammatical Aspects: Comparative
Translation
Lane, Hoffmeister and Bahan, 1996. A Journey in to the Deaf World.
Supplemental photocopied materials
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