SIGL 203 Fingerspelling and Numbers*

This course addresses skill-building and the culturally appropriate use of both the manual alphabet and numbering system. The focus is on whole word and phase recognition common in signed conversations. Videotaping and feedback are necessary components or instruction. Required for Sign Language majors.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

Prerequisite

SIGL 101 with ‘C’ or better or instructor’s permission.

Notes

Required for Sign Language majors.

SIGL 203Fingerspelling and Numbers*

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

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

Prerequisite Narrative

SIGL 101 with ‘C’ or better or instructor’s permission.

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 addresses skill-building and the culturally appropriate use of both the manual alphabet and numbering system. The focus is on whole word and phase recognition common in signed conversations. Videotaping and feedback are necessary components or instruction. Required for Sign Language majors.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

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

• Fingerspell the letters, numbers, and lexicalized fingerspelling of the American manual alphabet clearly and accurately with proper letter formation, palm orientation, and hand position.
• Demonstrate proper articulation, rate of transmission from letter to letter, word configuration, and distinction between words.
• Recognize words, numbers, and lexicalized fingerspelling fingerspelled at various rates within a range considered to be normal by the instructor.
• Recognize words or word groups by their configuration, context, or visible letters in initial, middle, and/or final position.
• Recognize fingerspelled words or word groups while eye gaze is on the signer’s face.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies