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SGNL-1302-1301 Beginning American Sign Language II
Prerequisite: SGNL 1301
Introduction to American Sign Language covering finger spelling, vocabulary and basic sentence structure in preparing individuals to interpret oral speech for the hearing impaired.
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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)
Dual Credit Course
Signing Naturally, Level 1 Student Workbook and Videotext, (Units 1-6)
ISBN: 0-915035-16-2
Supplemental text “The Deaf Community in America. History in the Making”
By: Melvia Nomeland and Ronald Nomeland
None Required
Learning Outcome 1: The student will demonstrate the ability to comprehend/receptive information presented in ASL based on “Signing Naturally Curriculum”. Topics include Units 1-6. Culturally appropriate introductions, exchanging personal information, discussing living situations, family, activities and ASL storytelling
Method of Measurement: Expressive and written assignments, quizzes, class participation and homework.
Learning Outcome 2: The student will demonstrate the ability to express information in ASL based on “Signing Naturally Curriculum”, Units 1-6 with a minimum of 70% accuracy. Topics include: Culturally appropriate introductions, exchanging personal information, discussing living situations, family, activities and ASL storytelling
Method of measurement: Expressive and written assignments, quizzes, class participation and homework.
Learning Outcome 3: Demonstrate an understanding of cultural norms and behaviors of people who are Deaf with a minimum of 70 % accuracy. Per the curriculum “Signing Naturally 1-6”, “The Deaf Community in America '' and interaction and immersion in the deaf community and deaf individuals.
Method of Measurement: Expressive and written assignments, interaction and participation within the deaf community
Learning Outcome 4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the linguistic components of American Sign Language (ASL) with a minimum competency of 70% accuracy.
Method of Measurement: Expressive and written assignments, written quizzes, class participation and homework.
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Aligns with CISD handbook.
Unit Tests (Signing Naturally 7-12 and “The Deaf Community in America”)
Expressive assignments
Quizzes
Deaf Contact time (10 hours)
Final (Story)
Aligns with CISD attendance policy.
First semester
January 17, 2023 to February 16, 2023
Units 7 and 8
“The Deaf Community in America”
Chapter 5 “Recognition of ASL as a Language”
February 21, 2022 to April 5, 2023
Units 9 and 10
“The Deaf Community in America”
Chapter 6 “Expansion of Visual Languages”
Chapter 7 “Emergence of Colorful Communication”
April 11, 2023 to May 12, 2023
Units 11 and 12
ASL Final: ASL Children’s Story
“The Deaf Community in America”
Chapter 8 “Enlightenment of Independence”
Chapter 9 “Personalities Through the Years”
Deaf Log hours required.
01/19/23 3:53 PM
01/19/23 3:57 PM