8th Grade Social Studies



American Sign Language 2

2016 – 2017

Syllabus/Policies and Procedures

Arizona College Prep, Erie Campus

Chandler Gilbert Community College (SLG 201/202)

Instructor: Mrs. Kim Novak, M.Ed. Room: D – 105

E-mail: Novak.kim@ Phone: 480-424-8050

Materials: A Basic Course in American Sign Language (Lessons 14 – 22)

For Hearing People Only

Building ASL Interpreting Skills (Section 1 & 2)

Deaf Like Me by Thomas and James Spradley

Optional: Buy a copy of the Master ASL Vocabulary and Dialogue DVD to practice at home. item number mast06, cost $19.95

Course Description:

This course focuses on linguistics of ASL including non-manual behaviors and signing English idioms with conceptual accuracy. There is an emphasis on practical application of ASL skills, expanded vocabulary and cross-cultural communication. Advanced American Sign Language skills: including continued vocabulary, emphasis on conversational techniques in cross-cultural framework, continued work on conceptually accurate signing of English idioms and words with multiple meanings will be covered in Semester 2. There will also be a focus on translation and interpreting throughout the year. Prerequisites: ASL 1 with a grade of “C” or better. (CGCC Prerequisite – SLG101, SL102)

Course Objectives:

Semester 1:

1. Apply expressive and receptive mastery of grammatical features of ASL at the intermediate level.

2. Apply expressive and receptive mastery of targeted lexicon.

3. Apply ASL skills in communicating short stories, narratives and dialogues at the intermediate level.

4. Use appropriate conversational regulators in medium length ASL conversations.

5. Recognize English words with multiple meanings and produce appropriate signs.

6. Recognize English idioms and produce accurate QASL translations.

7. Recognize and produce basic ASL idioms and provide accurate translations.

8, Recognize contact signing and its role in communication with deaf persons.

9. Translate intermediate ASL idioms into equivalent English phrases.

Semester 2:

10. Apply expressive and receptive master of grammatical features of American Sign Language (ASL) at an advanced level: sentence types, time, pronominalization, verbs, and classifiers in specific commands, questions, and statements.

11. Apply expressive and receptive master of targeted lexicon.

12. Translate and interpret Deaf video signers building interpreting and translation skills.

13. Apply ASL skills in communicating short stories, narratives, and dialogues at the advanced level.

14. Initiate, conduct, and terminate spontaneous conversations of medium length in ASL.

15. Demonstrate basic translation skills from English to ASL and ASL to English.

Grading:

Grading is based on points. The list below defines the value of each assignment:

Expressive assignments: 50 points

Receptive assignments: 40 points

Daily class work: 10 points

The final exam is worth 20% of the semester grade. I will be using 80/20 when calculating the semester grade. Below is the grade scale:

A 90% - 100% D – 60% - 69%

B 80% - 89% F – 59% and below

C 70% - 70%

Attendance Requirements: The Arizona College Prep attendance policy will be followed as stated in the student handbook. Students must be seated in their assigned seats at the beginning of the period. Attendance will be taken promptly at the beginning of the class period while the students are completing their fingerspelling warm up assignment. The first three tardies a student receives are excused, but the fourth will result in a referral submitted to campus administration

Student Handbook: Students are expected to adhere to all guidelines set forth in the ACP student handbook and are responsible for knowing and following all policies.

Homework:

Homework may be assigned daily and students will be expected to turn-in his/her assignment. Grades are given only for projects, quizzes and tests reflecting mastery of standards.

Latework:

Any assignment not handed in on the day it is due will receive a zero. However, if a student completes the assignment and turns it in within 24 hours upon arrival back to school, then the student will receive 80% of earned grade. No late work after the 24 hour period will be accepted. .

Classroom Expectations:

• Come to class! This is a visual language. You need to be here to learn it. Chronic absences will have a negative effect on your grade.

• Be prepared. If you do not know your vocabulary or we have an assignment to practice and you are not ready you cannot participate and you make it difficult for your partner to participate.

• Be respectful to each other. I am the only sign language teacher here so we will spend two years together. We become a family of sorts--treat each other well.

• This particular classroom is a shelter and a place where individuality and humor are encouraged. You will be expected to come to class to learn and participate with the group in an atmosphere of mutual respect and kindness.

• You can expect to be engaged in the activities and structure below during our time together exploring American Sign Language:

➢ Fingerspelling Warm Ups and weekly quizzes

➢ Group and individual projects (1 each quarter)

➢ Deaf Culture history and current events

➢ Language instruction/activity in a whole class or group setting.

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