SIGL 213 Creative Sign Language*

This is an advanced course which focuses on refinement and fluency of ASL skills. This course introduces ASL students to enhanced forms of signing, beyond conversation. American Sign Language becomes integrated with common forms of "entertainment". Stimulus materials include storytelling, poetry, and musical genres. Strong emphasis is placed on Semantic analysis of ASL. Videotaping and constructive feedback are necessary components of instruction. Required for Sign Language majors. Prerequisites: SIGL 201/SIGL 201L with a ‘C’ or better. Corequisite: SIGL 202/SIGL 202L.

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

Semester Contact Hours Lab

Independent study in the language lab.

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Notes

Required for sign language majors.

SIGL 213Creative Sign Language*

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

English, Languages, and Philosophy Department

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

Semester Contact Hours Lab

Independent study in the language lab.

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

Required for sign language majors.

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This is an advanced course which focuses on refinement and fluency of ASL skills. This course introduces ASL students to enhanced forms of signing, beyond conversation. American Sign Language becomes integrated with common forms of "entertainment". Stimulus materials include storytelling, poetry, and musical genres. Strong emphasis is placed on Semantic analysis of ASL. Videotaping and constructive feedback are necessary components of instruction. Required for Sign Language majors. Prerequisites: SIGL 201/SIGL 201L with a ‘C’ or better. Corequisite: SIGL 202/SIGL 202L.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Demonstrate creativity in choosing various ASL expansion techniques for performances.
• Identify cultural language differences and employ culturally appropriate behaviors in their performances.
• Demonstrate language proficiency during performances.
• To preview and assess a wide variety of artistic works, especially those visual-gestural in nature (written, spoken and signed material will be available as resources for students’ own performances).
• To identify and demonstrate technical and linguistic fundamental parameters of artistic interpretation in order to create a variety of performances.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies