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Course Syllabus


Revision Date: 05-Aug-24
 

Fall 2024 | SLS-1011-VO01S - American Sign Language I


Synchronous Class

Synchronous courses are delivered through a combination of online and regularly-scheduled Zoom sessions. In synchronous classes, students must attend Zoom sessions and actively engage with each other and faculty in course activities and discussions.

Location: Online
Credits: 3 (45 hours)
Synchronous Section: This course has schedule meeting dates and times online via Zoom. See below or consult Self Service - Search for Courses and Sections for specific dates and times.
In-Person Meeting Day/Times via Zoom: Monday & Wednesday, 12:00P - 01:30P
Semester Dates: 09-04-2024 to 12-16-2024
Last day to drop without a grade: 09-16-2024 - Refund Policy
Last day to withdraw (W grade): 11-04-2024 - Refund Policy
This course has started, please contact the offering academic center about registration

Faculty

Elizabeth Lacy-Limoges
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Ashraf Alamatouri

General Education Requirements


This section meets the following CCV General Education Requirement(s) for the current catalog year:
VSCS Humanistic Perspectives
    Note
  1. Many degree programs have specific general education recommendations. In order to avoid taking unnecessary classes, please consult with additional resources like your program evaluation, your academic program catalog year page, and your academic advisor.
  2. Courses may only be used to meet one General Education Requirement.

Course Description

This course offers students the opportunity to gain individual hands-on experience in American Sign Language. Students learn cultural behaviors, values and norms of the Deaf Community and Deaf Culture.


Essential Objectives

1. Build basic receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language (ASL), ASL numbers and fingerspelling.
2. Discuss the history of American Sign Language within the context of world sign languages.
3. Learn ASL vocabulary through context.
4. Develop strategies for deciphering meaning without understanding every sign.
5. Discuss the role of the interpreter and the ethics of interpreting.
6. Identify adaptive technology and equipment for the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing.
7. Explore the history, values, social norms, and cultural diversity of the Deaf Community.
8. Discuss Deaf Culture and arts, and interact with the Deaf Community.
9. Understand the role of an ASL student within the Deaf Community.


Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV IT Support page. https://support.ccv.edu/general/computer-recommendations/

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.


Required Textbooks and Resources

This course uses one or more textbooks/books/simulations, along with free Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials.

Fall 2024 textbook/book details will be available on 2024-05-20. On that date a link will be available below that will take you to eCampus, CCV's bookstore. The information provided there will be specific to this class. Please see this page for more information regarding the purchase of textbooks/books.

SLS-1011-VO01S Link to Textbooks for this course in eCampus.

For Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials details, see the Canvas Site for this class.

The last day to use a Financial Aid Advance to purchase textbooks/books is the 3rd Tuesday of the semester. See your financial aid counselor at your academic center if you have any questions.


Methods

  • Direct Instruction (teach American Sign Language as second language)
  • Activities (playing games, drawing, dialogues and storytelling)
  • Visual aids (pictures and objects)
  • Videotapes
  • Work in pairs or small groups on the ZOOM
  • Role plays
  • DVDs and videotapes

Evaluation Criteria

  • CLASS PARTICIPATION 25%
  • HOMEWORK 15%
  • LAB & REFLECTIVE PAPER 5%
  • VIDEO PROJECTS 15%
  • TESTS 15%
  • FINAL EXAM 25%

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

 HighLow
A+10098
A Less than 9893
A-Less than 9390
B+Less than 9088
B Less than 8883
B-Less than 8380
C+Less than 8078
C Less than 7873
C-Less than 7370
D+Less than 7068
D Less than 6863
D-Less than 6360
FLess than 60 
P10060
NPLess than 600


Weekly Schedule


Week/ModuleTopic  Readings  Assignments
 

1

CCV COURSE RESOURCES

Introduction: American Sign Language

UNIT 1: INTRODUCING ONESELF

  

CCV Course Resources -- Read

Signing Naturally Level I -- Read Introduction p. v--xiv

Signing Naturally Level I -- Read 1.1 -- 1.9

  

W/ 1.1 - 1.4 Assignments

M / 1.5 - 1.9 Assignments

 

2

UNIT 1: continued

  

Signing Naturally Level I -- Read 1.10 -- 1.12, U1 Review

  

W / 1.10 - 1.12, U1 Review Assignments

M / REVIEW UNIT 1

 

3

UNIT 2: EXCHANING PERSONAL INFORMATION

  

Signing Naturally Level I -- Read 2.1 -- 2.8

  

W / TEST UNIT 1

2.1 - 2.4 Assignments

M / 2.5 - 2.8 Assignments

 

4

UNIT 2: continued

  

Signing Naturally Level I -- Read 2.9 - 2.12, U2 Review

  

W / 2.9 - 2.12, U2 Review Assignments

M / REVIEW UNIT 2

 

5

UNIT 3: DISCUSSING LIVING SITUATIONS

  

Signing Naturally Level I -- Read 3.1 = 3.7

  

W/ TEST UNIT 2

3.1 - 3.3 Assignments

M/ 3.4 - 3.7 Assignments

 

6

UNIT 3: continued

  

Signing Naturally Level I -- Read 3.8 - 3.12

  

W/ 3.8 - 3.11 Assignments

#1 Video Project: DUE

M / 3.12 - 3.14 Assignments

 

7

UNIT 3: continued

UNIT 6: Storytelling: GUM STORY

  

Signing Naturally Level I -- Read 3.15 - 3.16, U3 Review

Signing Naturally Level I -- Read Unit 6: 6.5 -6.8

  

W / 3.15 - 3.16, U3 Review Assignments

M/ REVIEW UNIT 3

 

8

UNIT 4: TALKING ABOUT FAMILY

  

Signing Naturally Level I -- Read 4.1 - 4.7

  

W/ TEST UNIT 3

4.1 - 4.4 Assignments

M / 4.5 - 4.7 Assignments

 

9

UNIT 4: continued

  

Signing Naturally Level I -- Read 4.8 - 4.12

  

W / 4.8 - 4.10 Assignments

M / 4.11 - 4.12 Assignments

 

10

UNIT 4: continued

  

Signing Naturally Level I -- Read 4.13 - 4.15, U4 Review

  

W / 4.13 - 4.14, FAMILY

M / 4.15 - U4 Review

 

11

UNIT 4: continued

UNIT 5: TALKING ABOUT ACTIVITIES

  

Signing Naturally Level I -- Read U4 Review

Signing Naturally Level I -- Read 5.1 - 5.3

  

W / REVIEW UNIT 4

M / TEST UNIT 4

5.1 - 5.3 Assignments

 

12

UNIT 5: continued

  

Signing Naturally Level I -- Read 5.4 - 5.6

  

W / 5.4 - 5.6 Assignments

M / NO CLASS

 

13

UNIT 5: continued

  

Signing Naturally Level I -- Read 5.7 - 5.9, U5 Review

  

W/ 5.7 - 5.8 Assignments

#2 Video Project: DUE

M/ 5.9 - U5 Review Assignments

 

14

UNIT 5: continued

History and storytelling: Gallaudet and Clerc

  

Signing Naturally Level I -- Read U5 Review

History and storytelling: Gallaudet and Clerc -- read

  

W / REVIEW UNIT 5

M / TEST UNIT 5

History of Gallaudet and Clerc -- read

 

15

UNITS 1 - 6 REVIEW

  

Signing Naturally Level I -- Read UNITS 1-6: Review

  

W REVIEW UNITS 1 -6

M / FINAL EXAM

 

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

  • In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
  • Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
  • Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.


Participation Expectations

Class attendance and participation (your expressive and receptive skills) required to pass the class.

  • This class attendance and participation is worth 25% of the final grade. Students will earn 10 points out of possible 300 points for attending a class. If students miss the whole class, they will earn 0/10.
  • If a student misses more than 15 minutes of class because of arriving late or leaving early, they will earn 5/10.
  • In support of college policy, if you have more than 3 unexcused absences, then you may not pass this course.

Quiet Classroom:

  • To make this ASL class more enjoyable and fun to learn.
  • Since this is a visual class, please do not use your voice. Use your eyes for learning a new language. It is important not to distract others by using your voice.
  • If you have a conversation with each other with using your voice during the class or activities outside of my class, I will remind you not to talk. After that, I will deduct 1 point. If you continue to use your voice, I mark one point every time you use your voice. At the end of the semester, I will add up all the points and then deduct them from your final grade. Please show respect and be considerate of your classmates who want to learn ASL in the quiet classroom.
  • Your expressive and receptive skills will be graded in the classroom.


Missing & Late Work Policy

Assignments are due by the deadline noted on the syllabus, even when you need to be absent. Late assignments can be submitted up to one week past the deadline. You will lose points if an assignment is late. After a week, it will no longer be accepted for credit.


Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:


CCV strives to mitigate barriers to course access for students with documented disabilities. To request accommodations, please
  1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
  2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
  3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.


Academic Integrity


CCV has a commitment to honesty and excellence in academic work and expects the same from all students. Academic dishonesty, or cheating, can occur whenever you present -as your own work- something that you did not do. You can also be guilty of cheating if you help someone else cheat. Being unaware of what constitutes academic dishonesty (such as knowing what plagiarism is) does not absolve a student of the responsibility to be honest in his/her academic work. Academic dishonesty is taken very seriously and may lead to dismissal from the College.