SIGL 213 Creative ASL Analysis

This is a program capstone course which focuses on refinement and fluency of ASL skills. This course introduces ASL students to enhanced forms of signing, beyond conversational skills. American Sign Language becomes integrated with common forms of "entertainment". Stimulus materials include storytelling, poetry, and musical genres. A strong emphasis is placed on Semantic analysis of ASL. Videotaping and constructive feedback are necessary components of instruction. Required for Sign Language majors. 

Credits

4 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

64

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Corequisite

SIGL 202 and SIGL 202L

Notes

Required for sign language majors.

SIGL 213Creative ASL Analysis

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

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

4 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

64

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Corequisite Narrative

SIGL 202 and SIGL 202L

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

Required for sign language majors.

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

This is a program capstone course which focuses on refinement and fluency of ASL skills. This course introduces ASL students to enhanced forms of signing, beyond conversational skills. American Sign Language becomes integrated with common forms of "entertainment". Stimulus materials include storytelling, poetry, and musical genres. A strong emphasis is placed on Semantic analysis of ASL. Videotaping and constructive feedback are necessary components of instruction. Required for Sign Language majors. 

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