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SGNL-1301-001 Beginning American Sign Language I
Introduction to American Sign Language covering finger spelling, vocabulary and basic sentence structure in preparing individuals to interpret oral speech for the hearing impaired.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)
Online Course
Textbooks:
1. Signing Naturally I Student Workbook and Videotext (Units 1-6)
ISBN: 978-1-58121-210-5
2. The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language
ISBN 978-1-56368-282-7
3. The Deaf Community in American: History in the Making.
ISBN: 978-0-7864-6397-8
4. Supplemental Materials as provided by the Instructor
Purpose and Goals of the Course: The student will demonstrate the ability to comprehend information presented in American Sign Language based on Signing Naturally I, Units 1-6. Topics include: introducing oneself, exchanging personal information, talking about surroundings, telling where you live, talking about your family and telling about activities.
Performance/Learning Objectives (Minimum Competencies):
Performance Objectives for introducing oneself:
The student will demonstrate comprehension
Method of Measurement: Homework, written quizzes and class participation.
Performance objectives for this outcome in regards to exchanging personal information:
The student will demonstrate comprehension
Method of Measurement: Homework, written quizzes and class participation
Performance objectives for this outcome when talking about surroundings:
The student will demonstrate comprehension
Method of Measurement: Homework, written quizzes and class participation
Performance objectives for this outcome when talking about where you live:
The student will demonstrate comprehension of
Method of Measurement: Homework, written quizzes and class participation
Performance objectives for this outcome when talking about your family:
The student will demonstrate comprehension of
Method of Measurement: Homework, written quizzes and class participation
Performance objectives for this outcome when telling about activities:
The student will demonstrate comprehension of
Method of Measurement: Homework, written quizzes and class participation
Learning Outcome 2: The student will demonstrate the ability to express information in American Sign Language based on Signing Naturally I, Units 1-6. Topics include: Introducing Oneself, Exchanging Personal Information, Talking About Surroundings, Telling Where You Live, Talking About Your Family, and Telling About Activities.
Performance objectives for this outcome in regards to introductions:
The student will respond appropriately
Method of Measurement: Homework, written quizzes and class participation
Performance objectives for this outcome in regards to exchanging personal information:
The student will respond appropriately when asked
Method of Measurement: Homework, written quizzes and class participation
Performance objectives for this outcome when talking about surroundings:
The student will respond appropriately
Method of Measurement: Homework, written quizzes and class participation
Performance objectives for this outcome when talking about where you live:
The student will respond appropriately
Method of Measurement: Homework, written quizzes and class participation
Performance objectives for this outcome when telling about your family:
The student will respond appropriately
Method of Measurement: Homework, written quizzes and class participation
Performance objectives for this outcome when telling about activities:
The student will respond appropriately
Method of Measurement: Homework, written quizzes and class participation
Learning Outcome 3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of cultural norms and behaviors of people who are Deaf.
The student will demonstrate an understanding
Method of Measurement: Homework, written quizzes and class participation
Learning Outcome 4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the linguistic components of American Sign Language.
The student will demonstrate
Method of Measurement: Homework, written quizzes and class participation
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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Follow the Amarillo College Student Conduct
Assignments:
Signing Naturally: To successfully complete this course, you will need to view, on a regular basis, the Signing Naturally videotext, which accompanies your textbook.
Students will translate the conversations in the Signing Naturally Units. Due dates are listed on the outline. Make sure you check your outline for how you translate conversations (English/ASL Gloss.)
For each Unit Conversation Translation you can make up to a 100 on each assignment.
Video Work: Students will watch videos and answer questions. These videos could be stories, fingerspelling or numbers.
Signing Assignments: The students will be required to sign a sign prompt or create a story.
The Deaf Community in America (DCA): You will read, answer questions, then post answers in Blackboard.
Readings/Papers:
Each student will read the article “Deaf President Now” and submit a typed one-page essay that includes a summary of the events and a personal reaction. Attach a copy of the link to the article(s) used in your research.
Each student will select 2 additional articles of personal interest in the general field of deafness and submit a typed one-page essay that includes the main topics and supporting details of the article and a personal reaction/connection. Each paper topic is listed on the outline.
The paper needs to be one page typed. NO header. If you add a header with your name, class, date, etc. 10 points will be taken off. You need to find an article (online) about the topic. After reading the article, write a summary of the article and give your opinion. Copy the link to the article on your paper.
Lab Work:
1. Interacting with the Deaf Community:
Interaction of 10 hours = a 100
Interaction with Deaf individuals –Required 10 hours. Document all interactions in one form. In order to receive credit, you must have a Deaf person sign your paper. You are responsible for this paper. DO NOT give this paper to someone else to hold or keep for you. If you lose this paper, you’re responsible to get the signature sign again on your new paper. If you have any questions, please ask your teacher. You must obtain these hours by attending:
Social Event: meaning you must socialize with the deaf AND sign Deaf Chat, Deaf Deaf World
Interpreted Event: Trinity Fellowship, watch approve video with teacher
Performance/Presentations:Deaf Church, Deaf Slam
Due to COVID-19, you can recieve your hours from answering questions from videos. I’ll have an assignment posted in Classroom. Please let me know if you have any questions. I’ll only accept what is posted. Please don’t watch other videos/movies.
Exams:
Mid-Term – 100
The Mid-Term Exam will include materials learned from Units 1-3. Sections for receptive vocabulary, phrases, sentences will be included along with an expressive prompt that will be evaluated with a rubric. I will give your sign prompt before the mid-term.
Final Exam – 100
The Final Exam is a written, comprehensive final, not to exceed 2 ½ hours in length, that will be given at the end of the semester The final exam will include receptive and expressive sections along with multiple-choice questions. For your signing prompt, you will sign one of the stories in Unit 6 (Timber or Gum.) You need to memorize the story. If you don’t, your grade will start at a 70.
Grade Computation:
Final grades for this course will be based on the components outlined above and will be calculated as follows:
Summary:
Assignment |
Total Grade |
|
Video Work/Assignments |
Blackboard:Numbers, Fingerspelling Quizzes |
100 |
Unit Conversation Translations |
Unit 1 (2 Conversations) Unit 2 (2 Conversations) Unit 3 (4 Conversations) Unit 4 (3 Conversations) Unit 5 (4 Conversations) |
100 for Each |
DCA Assignments Signing Assignments |
Sign Prompts/Assignments |
100 for each |
Readings |
3 papers |
100 for each |
Lab Work: |
||
Interaction Time – 10 hours |
10 points for each hour: 100 |
|
* Mid-Term Exam |
Receptive/Expressive/ Multiple Choice |
100 |
* Final Exam |
Comprehensive Receptive/ Expressive/ Multiple Choice |
100 |
Percentages:
Unit Translations 10%
Sign Assignments 10%
Papers 10%
Deaf Hours 10%
DCA/Unit Quiz 10%
Midterms 20%
Final exam 30%
Total 100%
>Other exams and bonus point opportunities are given at the discretion of the instructor.
Scale:
100-89 = A
88-79 = B
78-69 = C
68-59 = D
58-0 = F
General Information: Attendance and class participation are important to learning and are expected. Please come to class prepared and ready to participate. But I do understand things happen. If you miss a class, please email me before the test/quiz and we can work out a time to make up the missing work.
SGNL 1301 Online Outline
Spring 2022
Week 1
Read over syllabus
Watch and study: Unit 1 Vocabulary, Numbers 1-10, and Fingerspelling
Take notes and watch: Units 1 part 1 and part 2 powerpoint Videos (turn in on Blackboard the Fingerspelling and number practices from the power points. You can take a picture of them up or take a picture of them.)
Translations: Unit 1 Conversation 1 on page 16. You need to watch and translate the conversation. You need to turn in this assignment. You can take a picture or type it out. (Post in Blackboard)
Read: SN Andrew Foster
Read and answer questions to DCA in Blackboard. DCA 1-2 (Post questions and answers. Not just the answers.)
Your Signing Prompt (you need to record yourself and post on Blackboard)
No online meeting this week
All assignments/Quizzes are due Sunday, Jan. 23
Week 2
Watch and study: Unit 1 Vocabulary, Numbers 1-15, and Fingerspelling
Take notes and watch: Unit 1 part 3 powerpoint (Post on Blackboard the Fingerspelling, and number from the power points. You can take a picture of your work or type them.)
Read and answer questions to DCA in Blackboard. DCA 3-4 (Post questions and answers. Not just the answers.)
Worksheet: 5 Parameters (You can take a picture of your work or type them out. Post in Blackboard)
Practices: SN page 22 (Circle the number and Write the number), Page 24 (Circle the Name then Cross Out the Name and Write the Name), Page 26-27 (Minidialogues), Page 28 (Inside, Above, and Below) and Page 29 (See and Draw). Practices are not for a grade. Just for practice.
Translations: Unit 1 Conversation 2 on page 25. You need to watch and translate the conversation in English. You need to turn in this assignment. You can take a picture or type it out Post on Blackboard.
No online meeting this week
All assignments/Quizzes are due Sunday, Jan. 30
Week 3
Quiz Unit 1 (videos, fingerspelling, numbers and grammar/culture) on Blackboard.
Watch and study: Unit 2 Vocabulary, Numbers 1-20, and Fingerspelling
Take notes and watch: Unit 2 part 1 (Post on Blackboard the Fingerspelling, number and sentence practices from the power points. You can take a picture of them or type them up.)
Read and answer questions to DCA in Blackboard. DCA 5-6 (Post questions and answers. Not just the answers.)
Feb. 3: Online class meeting (my office hours). I will sign practices and answer questions. This is NOT Mandatory from 7:30-8:30pm
All assignments/Quizzes are due Sunday, Feb. 6
Feb. 2nd . Census Day. You need to have an assignment turned in or email me before this date. You will be dropped if you haven't contacted me or turned in an assignment.
Week 4
Watch and study: Unit 2 Vocabulary, Numbers 1-29, and Fingerspelling
Take notes and watch: Unit 2 part 2 and 3 powerpoint video. (Post on Blackboard the Fingerspelling number, sentences practice from the power points. You can type them up or take a picture of them.)
Translations: Unit 2 Conversations 1-2 on pages 48-49. You need to watch and translate the conversation in English. You need to turn in this assignment. You can take a picture of your work or type it out and Post on Blackboard.
Practices: SN page 64 (Your Language Background), Page 68 (Circle the Name and Number the Names), Page 69 (Who Enjoys What?)
Read: SN Pages 70-71 Read Regina Olson Hughes.
Paper 1: Deaf President Now (the information about the paper is in Unit 2 Part 2.)
Read and answer questions to DCA in Blackboard. DCA 7-8 (Post questions and answers. Not just the answers.)
Your Signing Prompt (you need to record yourself and post the video on Blackboard). IF YOU DON’T POST YOUR PAPER, I CAN’T GRADE YOUR VIDEO. If you’re having trouble uploading your video, you can upload your video to your AC Google account and share the link (make sure to give me access. If you need help, email me.) You can also upload your video to YouTube (make sure to set your settings to unlisted. If you need help, email me.)
Feb. 10th: Online class meeting (my office hours). I will sign practices and answer questions. This is NOT Mandatory from 7:30-8:30pm
All assignments/quizzes/Paper 1 are due Sunday, Feb. 13th
Week 5
Quiz Unit 2 (videos, fingerspelling, numbers and grammar/culture) on Blackboard. Make sure you post your video on your sign prompt on Blackboard.
Watch and study: Unit 3 Vocabulary, Numbers, and Fingerspelling. (Post on Blackboard the Fingerspelling, and number practices from the power points. You can type them up or take a picture of them.)
Wrong Sentences: Watch the video and circle each mistake. Post your answers on Blackboard. Make sure to circle or mark your answers.
Take notes and watch: Unit 3 part 1 powerpoint video
Read and answer questions to DCA in Blackboard. DCA 9-10 (Post questions and answers. Not just the answers.)
Translations: Unit 3 Conversation 1 page 110 and Translate Conversation 2 page 118 (Post in Blackboard) Translate them into ASL Gloss .
Practice: SN Page 119 (Watch Contrastive Structure), Douglas Tilden pages 113-114, and Pages 120-121 (Minidialogues)
No online meeting this week. Please email me if you have any questions.
All assignments/quizzes are due Sunday, Feb. 20th
Week 6
Watch and study: Unit 3 Vocabulary, Numbers, and Fingerspelling.
Take notes and watch: Unit 3 part 2 and 3 powerpoint video. (Post in Blackboard the Fingerspelling, number practices and wrong sentences from the power points. You can type them up or take a picture of them.)
Read and answer questions to DCA in Blackboard. DCA 11-12 (Post questions and answers. Not just the answers.)
Practice: Page 130-132 (Watch Spatial Agreement,) Page 133-135 (Minidialogues), Page 136 (Read Responding to “Thank You”), Page 137 (“The Elevator Incident”)
Translations: Unit 3 Conversation 3 page 130 and Translate Conversation 4 page 146 (Turn in Blackboard)
Feb. 24th: Online class meeting (my office hours). I will sign practices and answer questions. This is NOT Mandatory from 7:30-8:30pm
All assignments/quizzes are due Sunday, Feb. 27th
Week 7
Practice: SN Page 138 (Watch “Down” Letters,) Page 139 (Order the Words), Pages 144-145,Pages 148-149 (Information About Another Person). Just Practice
Sign Prompt: Post video on Blackboard. IF YOU DON’T POST YOUR PAPER, I CAN’T GRADE YOUR VIDEO. If you’re having trouble uploading your video, you can upload your video to your AC Google account and share the link (make sure to give me access. If you need help, email me.) You can also upload your video to YouTube (make sure to set your settings to unlisted. If you need help, email me.)
Grammar Worksheet: Post on Blackboard.
March 3rd: Online class meeting (my office hours). I will sign practices and answer questions. This is NOT Mandatory from 7:30-8:30pm
All assignments due Sunday, March 6th
Week 8
Study: Midterm Units 1-3
Midterm Units 1-3
Midterm due Sunday, March 13
Spring Break March 14-20
Week 9
Watch and study: Unit 4 Vocabulary, Numbers, and Fingerspelling.
Take notes and watch: Unit 4 part 1 and 2 powerpoint video (Post on Blackboard the Fingerspelling, number practices and wrong sentence from the power points. You can type them up or take a picture of them.)
Read and answer questions to DCA in Blackboard. DCA 13-14 (Post questions and answers. Not just the answers.)
Practice: SN Page 179-180 (Minidialogues,) Page 181-182 (Watch Forming Negative Responses and Check the Response) and Pages 186-187 (Read Marie Jean Philip). Just Practice
Translations: Conversations 1 on page 178, Translate 2 on page 188 (Post in Blackboard)Translate them in ASL Gloss.
Sign Prompt: Post video on Blackboard. IF YOU DON’T POST YOUR PAPER, I CAN’T GRADE YOUR VIDEO. If you’re having trouble uploading your video, you can upload your video to your AC Google account and share the link (make sure to give me access. If you need help, email me.) You can also upload your video to YouTube (make sure to set your settings to unlisted. If you need help, email me.)
No online meeting this week. If you have any questions, please email me.
All assignments/quizzes are due Sunday, March 27th.
Week 10
Watch and study: Unit 4 Vocabulary, Numbers, and Fingerspelling.
Take notes and watch: Unit 4 part 3 powerpoint video (turn in on Blackboard the Fingerspelling, and number practices from the power points. You can type them up or take a picture of them.)
Signing Naturally Practice: SN Page 204 (Watch Question After A Negative Statement,) Page 205 (Ten Years Later..) Page 206 (What Number is it?), SN Page 212 (Questions to Ask,) Pages 213-214 (Autobiographies,)
Paper 2: Cochlear Implants (the information about the paper is in Unit 4 Part 3.) Post on Blackboard.
Unit 4 Sign Prompt (Record yourself and post on Blackboard with your sign prompt). IF YOU DON’T POST YOUR PAPER, I CAN’T GRADE YOUR VIDEO. If you’re having trouble uploading your video, you can upload your video to your AC Google account and share the link (make sure to give me access. If you need help, email me.) You can also upload your video to YouTube (make sure to set your settings to unlisted. If you need help, email me.)
Signing Naturally Translations: Conversation 3 page 199 (Post in Blackboard) Translate the conversations in ASL Gloss.
Read and answer questions to DCA in Blackboard. DCA 15-16 (Post questions and answers. Not just the answers.)
March 31st: Online class meeting (my office hours). I will sign practices and answer questions. This is NOT Mandatory from 7:30-8:30pm
All assignments/quizzes are due Sunday, April 3rd
Week 11
Watch and study: Unit 5 Vocabulary, Numbers, and Fingerspelling.
Take notes and watch: Unit 5 part 1 and part 2 powerpoint video (Post in Blackboard the Fingerspelling, number practices and wrong sentence from the power points. You can turn them up or take a picture of them.)
Signing Naturally Practice: SN Papers 276-277 (Read Clayton Valli) and write a list and ordering sentences about the chores you do around the house. Pages 255-257 (Watch Translating English Questions with DO and Activity), Page 260 (Who did what how often?)
Signing Naturally Translations: conversations 1 page 232, Translate conversation 2 on page 233 (Post in Blackboard). Translate conversations in ASL Gloss.
Read and answer questions to DCA in Blackboard. DCA 17-18 (Post questions and answers. Not just the answers.)
April 7th : Online class meeting (my office hours). I will sign practices and answer questions. This is NOT Mandatory from 7:30-8:30pm
All assignments/quizzes are due Sunday, April 10
Week 12
Watch and study: Unit 5 Vocabulary, Numbers, and Fingerspelling.
Take notes and watch: Unit 5 part 3 powerpoint video (Post in Blackboard the Fingerspelling, number practices from the power points. You can type them up or take a picture of them.)
Paper 3: Different Sign System (the information about the paper is in Unit 5 part 3) Post paper on Blackboard
Signing Naturally Translations: conversation 3 on page 245, Translate conversation 4 on page 251 (post in Blackboard)
Read and answer questions to DCA in Blackboard. DCA 19-20. (Post questions and answers. Not just the answers.)
April 14th: Online class meeting (my office hours). I will sign practices and answer questions. This is NOT Mandatory from 7:30-8:30pm
All assignments/quizzes are due Sunday, April 17th
Week 13
Review Units 4-5
Quiz Units 4-5
4-5 Sign Prompt (record yourself and post video on Blackboard)IF YOU DON’T POST YOUR PAPER, I CAN’T GRADE YOUR VIDEO. If you’re having trouble uploading your video, you can upload your video to your AC Google account and share the link (make sure to give me access. If you need help, email me.) You can also upload your video to YouTube (make sure to set your settings to unlisted. If you need help, email me.)
Read and answer questions to DCA in Blackboard. DCA 21-22 (Post questions and answers. Not just the answers.)
No online meeting this week. If you have any questions, please email me.
April 21 is the last day to drop. If you need to drop, make sure to sign the drop form and scan me for a copy. I will then sign the form and send it back to you. It is your responsibility to turn in form. Please let me know if you have any questions.
All assignments/quizzes are due Sunday, April 24
Week 14
Unit 6 Stories: SN Watch the following videos: Gallaudet and Clec Story, Childhood Stories
Read and answer questions to DCA in Blackboard. DCA 23-25. (Post questions and answers. Not just the answers.)
April 28th: Online class meeting (my office hours). I will sign practices and answer questions. This is NOT Mandatory from 7:30-8:30pm
All assignments/quizzes are due May 1st
Week 15
Unit 6 Stories: Watch Timber and Gum. Pick one as your sign prompt, record yourself signing and post it on Blackboard. The video is on the Signing Naturally DVD Until 6. To receive full credit, you need to memorize your story.
Read and answer questions to DCA in Blackboard. DCA 26-27. (Post questions and answers. Not just the answers.)
Deaf Hours Due: May 8th
May 5: Online class meeting (my office hours). I will sign practices and answer questions. This is NOT Mandatory from 7:30-8:30pm
All assignments/quizzes are due Sunday, May 8th . All missing or late work needs to be turned in May 8th
Week 16
Study: Units 1-5
Review DCA
All finals need to be completed by May 11th
General Information: It’s important to watch the videos and turn in work on time. But I do understand things happen. If you miss a class, please email me and we can work out a time to make up the missing work. All late work starts at a 70.
Disabling Conditions: Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact Accessibility Services (SSC 125, Phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.
Campus Police: For help, call Campus Police at 371-5163
Grievance Procedure: If a student is having a problem with the course policies or the instructor, he or she should first try and resolve any such problems with the instructor.
If the problem is not resolved, the student may proceed in the following order to contact the
-Division Chairman of Language, Communication and Fine Arts, Robert Boyd
-Vice President and Dean of Instruction, Steven Smith
-Amarillo College President, Dr. Paul Matney
Office: Because I do not have an office at Amarillo College, the best way to contact me is through email:
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