SIGL 201 American Sign Language 3*

This course, a continuation of American Sign Language 2 and will be taught in the target language. Greater emphasis is placed upon mastery of the linguistic principles of ASL in student generated conversations and monologues. Students will construct stories and narratives in the target language. Emphasis is placed on broadening the student’s vocabulary in terms of being conceptually accurate (Semantics). Social opportunities and cultural information will expand student awareness of the relationships between language and culture. Videotaping and constructive feedback are necessary components of instruction. Required for Sign Language Majors. 

Credits

4 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

64

Corequisite

SIGL 201L

General Education Competency

GEM Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing

Notes

Required for Sign Language Majors.

SIGL 201American Sign Language 3*

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

General Education

General Education Competency

GEM Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing

Credit Hours Narrative

4 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

64

Corequisite Narrative

SIGL 201L

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

Required for Sign Language Majors.

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course, a continuation of American Sign Language 2 and will be taught in the target language. Greater emphasis is placed upon mastery of the linguistic principles of ASL in student generated conversations and monologues. Students will construct stories and narratives in the target language. Emphasis is placed on broadening the student’s vocabulary in terms of being conceptually accurate (Semantics). Social opportunities and cultural information will expand student awareness of the relationships between language and culture. 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:

• Initiate and sustain conversations in which they ask and answer questions on a vast array of familiar topics.
• Demonstrate comprehension in following complex directions and giving complex directions.
• Demonstrate the intricate use of correct linguistic grammar, vocabulary, non-manual markers and syntax.
• Demonstrate creativity in choosing alternate methods (vocabulary, phrases, pantomime or drawing) in social and/or professional situations where their communication skills have not been effective.
• Identify cultural differences and employ various culturally appropriate behaviors into their conversations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of ASL linguistic terminology.
• Demonstrate comprehension of the transcription system used to transcribe ASL.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies