Lake-Sumter State College Course Syllabus

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1 Lake-Sumter State College Course Syllabus Course Information: Course Prefix/Number: ASL I 2140 Course Title: American Sign Language CRN: Credit Hours: 4 Semester: Spring 2017 Class Days, Location, Time: M, South Lake Bldg 2 room 309, 5:30 9:15 pm - Hybrid Course Description: Introduction to American Sign Language with emphasis on vocabulary used by Deaf adults. Includes introduction to history and culture of deafness in America and linguistic structure and conceptual vocabulary of conversational (expressive and receptive) sign language skills. Describes various manual communication systems and philosophies. Instructor Information: Name: Katherine Montesino montesik@lssc.edu Office Location: N/A - Adjunct Phone: N/A - Adjunct Office Hours: N/A - Adjunct Vital Communication Information: For , please note that all students are required to use Lakehawk Mail for official college communications. See the college webpage for instructions on activating Lakehawk Mail ( Sending a private message using the MESSAGES tool in Blackboard is always the most secure method of contacting your Instructor. Please remember that any phone contact with your Instructor should be of a professional nature. Please always leave a clear, concise, but detailed message with your contact and class information. Always follow up a phone call with a written account via BB Message or . Prerequisites/Co-requisites: Prerequisites: None Co-requisites: None

2 Textbook & Other Course Materials: Signing Naturally Student Workbook Units 1-6 (with DVD) Smith, Lentz, Mikos ISBN ***Our focus will be on UNITS 1-4*** Technology Requirements: Blackboard is a required component of this course. Students unfamiliar with Blackboard are expected to complete the Blackboard Orientation from LSSC s website ( within the first week of classes. You are required to access this class on Black Board often. Failure to do so can result in missed instruction, homework and test information resulting in a lower grade. Also, you must set up a You Tube account and have access to video recording equipment for recorded performances. Video equipment may be borrowed from The Learning Center. PREZI, an online presentation tool, is used frequently for this class and can be accessed free by setting up an account. Major writing assignments need to be created and saved in a file format that is compatible with Microsoft Word. If using a word processing program other than Word, it is the student s responsibility to adhere to all formatting and submission requirements. Please ask for help if you are unsure how to save a file in a Word-compatible format. Please see the LSSC Lakehawk Page for information on how to obtain Microsoft Office 365 as an LSSC Student ( Student Learning Outcomes: The following outcomes will be assessed in this course. An outcome is defined as something students take with them beyond this course. Employ the target language to execute beginning level ASL syntax, including nonmanual signals and mouth morphemes. Examine basic issues relevant to the Deaf Community. Assimilate beginner level ASL using vocabulary, grammar, non-manual signals, fingerspelling and numbers. Course Objectives: Objectives are defined as what the course will do and/or what the students will do as part of the course. Learners who satisfactorily complete this course will be able to: * demonstrate basic vocabulary and possess basic ASL grammatical skills for communication. * develop manual alphabet and number sign skills. * develop use of signs in context. * implement basic facial markers and mouth morphemes. * make introductions and share personal information about self, family, basic desires and interests in the target language.

3 * communicate surroundings, giving and receiving directions as well as sharing information about where you live in the target language. * gain an understanding of and respect for Deaf Culture. Institutional Policies & Procedures: Academic Integrity: The successful functioning of the academic community demands honesty, which is the basis of respect for both ideas and persons. In the academic community, there is an ongoing assumption of academic integrity at all levels. There is the expectation that work will be independently thoughtful and responsible as to its sources of information and inspiration. Honesty is an appropriate consideration in other ways as well, including but not limited to the responsible use of library resources, responsible conduct in examinations, and the responsible use of the Internet. (See college catalog for complete statement. Important Information for Students with Disabilities: Any student with a documented disability who requires assistance or academic accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities immediately to discuss eligibility. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is located on the Leesburg Campus, but arrangements can be made to meet with a student on any campus. An appointment can be made by calling and specific information about the OSD and potential services can be found at then go to Quick Links and click on Disability Services. ( Privacy Policy (FERPA): The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. 1232g; 34 CFR Part99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of a student s education records. In order for your information to be released, a form must be signed and in your records located in the Admissions/Registrar s Office. Zero-Tolerance for Violence Statement: Lake-Sumter State College has a policy of zero tolerance for violence as stated in College Board Rule Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with Board Rule Attendance/Withdrawal Policies: Institutional Information: Once the Add/Drop period passes, students deciding to discontinue class attendance and/or online participation have the responsibility for formal withdrawal by the withdrawal deadline. Withdrawal Deadline: March 24, 2017 Instructor Policies: Professor Responsibilities and Approach to Learning: Professors serve as facilitators for learning. I commit the following to you: I will review messages on a regular basis, except weekends. I will respond within 24 hours, but if you have not received an response within 48 hours, please send a follow-up message.

4 I have an ethical obligation to follow the printed policies of Lake Sumter State College to maintain a fair and consistent learning environment for every student and enforce the university s standard of academic integrity. I will grade assignments, quizzes, and tests in a timely manner and provide the appropriate feed. I will use Blackboard to regularly communicate to each student, to keep the student up-to-date on their grade and provide additional information and resources as they become available. I encourage appointments made through Blackboard message to address any student concerns. Student Responsibilities and Approach to Learning: To get the most benefit from this course, students must actively participate and be engaged during class. THIS MEANS NO TEXTING OR USING CELL PHONES! Students are expected to arrive to class on time, remain present and engaged throughout the duration of the class and bring the supplies necessary to participate in classroom activities. Students will be responsible for any and all information provided via the syllabus, posted on Blackboard, the ASL webpage and utilized in class. Students should be selfreliant in seeking answers provided through these resources. Students can expect responses to s within 48 hours (M-F, business hours). is the appropriate way to contact the professor about private questions related to the class. Students are responsible for remembering due dates and completing all work on time as per course policies. All due dates are clearly provided in this syllabus. Late assignments will NOT be accepted without point deductions. Students should plan ahead and submit work early so as to not miss a due date. I encourage you to submit work before the due date; this will allow for any technical, personal, health, or family issues, and submitting early leaves plenty of time to me and get a submission issue resolved in time to receive credit. Carefully read the syllabus and attend to all Class Policies listed in this syllabus. Late Work/Extensions: Class Participation/Attendance: This grade is determined by your effort/willingness in class to participate using the target language both expressive and receptive. Students are expected to attend every class session as absences/tardiness/leaving class early/arriving late will weigh heavily on your participation/attendance grade. The instructor reserves the right to assign an F to this component of the grade for a student missing over 20% of the class, tardy and leaving early included. In order to participate successfully in class, it is very important to read and practice the material assigned each week as homework. It is expected that the student will spend 10+ hours of study each week, outside of class time, in order to achieve maximum success in the course. Participation also includes weekly access of Black Board. Only ONE absence will be excused. Assignments: All assignments with a scheduled date, including any testing materials, research papers and/or projects, are to be turned-in or sent through Blackboard to the instructor on/or before midnight on due date. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTE ALL DUE DATES FROM THE SYLLABUS AND BLACKBOARD. NO LATE WORK is accepted without incurring a 25% point reduction as long as it is turned in within a week of the original due date. After that the grade is a zero. Should there be an extenuating situation the instructor is to be notified by Blackboard message prior to the due date of the assignment.

5 Exam/Test/Quiz Make-up Policy: There will be no make-up tests or exams unless the instructor has been informed ahead of time by Blackboard message that an unavoidable emergency/conflict has arisen. Any make-up work is to be completed within a week following the student s return from the absence. The ASL RECEPTIVE tests are performed by the instructor, the EXPRESSIVE tests are performed by the student; both must be viewed, in some cases, live by the instructor or student and therefore cannot be taken outside of the classroom unless specific arrangements have been made with the instructor ahead of time by Blackboard message. Homework: You are expected to complete the homework assignments posted in Blackboard; follow the assigned Unit sections using the text and DVD. Each class builds on the homework material thereby building mastery and confidence in applying the target language. ABSENCES ARE NOT A VALID EXCUSE FOR NOT KEEPING WITH SCHEDULED WEEKLY UNIT DVD PRACTICES AND READINGS. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THE WEBPAGE FOR THE HOMEWORK MISSED AND TO COME TO CLASS PREPARED. Homework checks will be randomly made. Deaf Event and Report: To get a feel for ASL in action it is required that you attend one Deaf Event approved by the instructor. You will generate a report of your interaction following the event. More information will be posted in Blackboard. Midterm and Final Exams: Both exams are cumulative and will test your Receptive skills in addition to a written portion addressing grammar and Deaf Culture. There may also be an Expressive component to the exam. Information will be posted in Blackboard Classroom Etiquette: ASL Zone: ASL is a visual/gestural language; you will need to develop communication skills of which you are not accustomed: using one's hands, face, body, eyes and space. In order to progress, it is important that students become comfortable using their bodies and "listening" with their eyes. To encourage and foster the development of these skills, voicing in the classroom will be avoided. Feel free to communicate any questions during class through writing, gesturing, fingerspelling and signs to get clarification on what is being covered during class. During break times, it is important to continue voiceoff communication with the instructor by using alternative communication means. Before the start of class or when the class has ended for the evening, you may have a voiced conversation with the instructor to answer any questions or gain clarification on confusing lessons or assignments. Grading Information: Grading Scale: A % B 80-89% C 70-79% D 60-69% F 59% and below

6 Methods of Evaluation: Each project will be graded electronically using a rubric provided when the assignment is given. Your work will be judged against accepted academic standards for writing and documentation. Assignment Overview & Grade Breakdown: Category Description Points or % Tests Expressive/Receptive Live or recorded 200 points 15% Deaf Event and Report Engage in a Deaf Event and turn in a written report 100 points 8% Attendance/Participation Come to every class, stay the full class, engage in the class activities/discussions 420 Points 30 % Homework Complete and turn in all assignments on due dates 100 Points 8% MIDTERM EXAM Receptive/Written and Expressive Recorded 200 points 15% FINAL EXAM Receptive/Written and Expressive Recorded with fingerspelling live in-class Total Points 300 points 24% 1320 points Course Calendar: Week Begins Ends Objectives & Reading Assignments Items Due Class Begins; Intro; UNIT 1, ASL is NOT English! No Class MLK Day UNITS 1 & TEST #1 on UNIT 1 - Receptive/Written only; UNIT UNIT TEST #2 on UNIT 2 Receptive/Written and Expressive Recorded; UNITS 2 & UNIT 3; ASL Structure UNIT MID-TERM Receptive/Written and Expressive Recorded No Class Spring Break

7 Week Begins Ends Objectives & Reading Assignments Items Due TEST #3 Receptive/Written only; UNITS 3 &4 ASL GLOSS Mid-Term Receptive and Expressive work UNIT 4; Deaf President Now! GLOSS/ASL Structure homework UNIT 4 GLOSS/ASL Structure homework UNIT 4 GLOSS/ASL Structure homework Deaf Event Report DUE; UNIT 4 Deaf Event Report 16 Finals FINAL EXAM Receptive/Written and Expressive recorded, Expressive Fingerspelling live in-class Syllabus Disclaimer: Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of this instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed to the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within policies and procedures of Lake-Sumter State College, to make necessary changes in course content or instructional techniques without prior notice or obligation to the student.