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ASL 101 American Sign Language I

This course introduces the foundation of American Sign Language (ASL). Students develop visual and gestural abilities to learn and produce simple communications. Topics include American deaf culture.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: None

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Course Number and Title:

ASL 101 American Sign Language I

Campus Location

  • Stanton
  • Wilmington

Effective Date

202351

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: None

Course Credits and Hours

3 credit(s)

3 lecture hours/week

0 lab hours/week

Course Description

This course introduces the foundation of American Sign Language (ASL). Students develop visual and gestural abilities to learn and produce simple communications. Topics include American deaf culture.

Additional Materials

NA

Required Text(s)

Obtain current textbook information by viewing the campus bookstore - https://www.dtcc.edu/bookstores online or visit a campus bookstore. Check your course schedule for the course number and section.

Disclaimer

NA

Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)

  1. Demonstrate correct use of fingerspelling and numbers in ASL. (CCC 1, 2)
  2. Use correct non-manual signals. (CCC 1)
  3. Formulate grammatically correct ASL questions and sentence structures including topic comment, yes/no questions, wh-questions, rhetorical questions, directionality, use of space, negation, classifiers, conditionals, age sequenced ordering. (CCC 1, 2)
  4. Communicate appropriately in ASL, including the use of culturally appropriate behaviors. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4)
  5. Build a conversation with other students and deaf people in ASL. (CCC 1, 2, 3)

See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.

Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)

Upon completion of this course, the student will:

  1. Demonstrate correct use of fingerspelling and numbers in ASL.
    1. Formulate correct handshape, location, orientation, and movement when fingerspelling and using number signs.
    2. Recognize fingerspelled names.
    3. Locate in text written names when fingerspelled.
    4. Count with the numbers 1 –100 in ASL.
  2. Use correct non-manual signals.
    1. Demonstrate how to use non-manual signals.
    2. Use correct non-manual signals when asking and answering questions.
    3. Formulate correct non-manual signals when giving directions.
  3. Formulate grammatically correct ASL questions and sentence structures, including topic comment, yes/no questions, wh-questions, rhetorical questions, directionality, use of space, negation, classifiers, conditionals, and age sequenced ordering.
    1. Ask and formulate any type of question using yes/no questions, wh-questions, and rhetorical questions with appropriate non-manual signals and head/body movements
    2. Demonstrate in ASL giving directions to several different locations.
    3. Demonstrate in ASL the use of topic comment, classifiers, conditionals, and age sequenced ordering.
    4. Use directionality, space, and negation appropriately in ASL.
    5. Demonstrate contrastive structure, referents, classifiers, and non-manual signals appropriately in ASL sentence structure.
  4. Communicate appropriately in ASL, including the use of culturally appropriate behaviors.
    1. Express what you or someone else wants.
    2. In ASL, appropriately identify oneself  as a deaf, hard of hearing, or hearing individual.
    3. Name one's college, school, and instructors.
    4. Identify family members and other individuals.
    5. Use possessive signs when describing family relationships.
  5. Build a conversation with other students and deaf people in ASL.
    1. Begin a conversation with appropriate greetings and conversation openers, including waving at the person or touching the person on the shoulder or arm.
    2. Demonstrate several different ways to initiate a signed conversation.
    3. Maintain signed discourse by responding appropriately and using appropriate pragmatic techniques.

 

 

Evaluation Criteria/Policies

The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:

90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
0-69 = F
Students should refer to the Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.

Final Course Grade

Calculated using the following weighted average

Evaluation Measure

Percentage of final grade

Formative:  Homework

10%

Formative:  Quizzes

25%

Summative: Deaf Community Interaction Paper

5%

Summative:  Presentation

10%

Summative:  Exams (2) (equally weighted)

50%

TOTAL

100%

Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)

  1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
  2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
  3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
  4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
  5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
  6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability

We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. The College's policy on accommodations for persons with disabilities can be found in the College's Guide to Requesting Academic Accommodations and/or Auxiliary Aids Students may also access the Guide and contact information for Disabilities Support Counselors through the Student Resources web page under Disabilities Support Services, or visit the campus Advising Center.

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