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

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Prerequisite

SIGL 101

Notes

Required for Sign Language majors.

SIGL 203Fingerspelling and Numbers

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Prerequisite Narrative

SIGL 101

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

Required for Sign Language majors.

Repeatable

No

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