SIGL 102 American Sign Language 2*

This course is a continuation of American Sign Language 1 and will be taught in the target language. This course builds off the basic skills developed in ASL 1 and focuses on developing accuracy and fluency in receptive and expressive skills. Additional linguistic features will be taught in order to enhance conversational skills. Spontaneous use of the language will expand the students’ vocabulary through various discussions on daily life and world events. Supplementary information on Deaf Culture (people, history, and various group dynamics) will be discussed. Videotaping and constructive feedback are necessary components of instruction. Required for majors.

Credits

4 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

64

Semester Contact Hours Lab

Independent study in the language lab.

Corequisite

SIGL 102L

General Education Competency

GEM Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing

Notes

Required for majors.

SIGL 102American Sign Language 2*

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, Language, 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

Semester Contact Hours Lab

Independent study in the language lab.

Corequisite Narrative

SIGL 102L

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

Required for majors.

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is a continuation of American Sign Language 1 and will be taught in the target language. This course builds off the basic skills developed in ASL 1 and focuses on developing accuracy and fluency in receptive and expressive skills. Additional linguistic features will be taught in order to enhance conversational skills. Spontaneous use of the language will expand the students’ vocabulary through various discussions on daily life and world events. Supplementary information on Deaf Culture (people, history, and various group dynamics) will be discussed. Videotaping and constructive feedback are necessary components of instruction. Required for 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 pertaining to family, (immediate and extended), personal relationships, everyday activities, work and world events.
• Demonstrate the use of correct linguistic grammar, vocabulary, non-manual markers and syntax.
• Demonstrate creativity in choosing alternate methods (for example: 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.
• Construct a story using correct story elements (eye gaze, classifiers, and role-shifting) while engaging the audience.
• Produce cardinal numbers 0-100.
• Produce age signs correctly.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies