American Sign Language II Course Syllabus Lake Sumter State College

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1 American Sign Language II Course Syllabus Lake Sumter State College Course / Prefix Number ASL 2150 Course Title American Sign Language II CRN: Credit: 4 Term: Fall 2015 T/R 6:30 8:20 Course Catalog Description: Continuation of ASL 2140 emphasizing intermediate sign vocabulary and use of signing space. Provides greater opportunity for skill development in ASL structure and introduces ASL idioms. Instructor: Katherine Montesino Contact Information: montesik@lssc.edu Office Location: Adjunct Office Hours: Adjunct Send all s to: montesik@lssc.edu All students are required to use Lakehawk Mail for official college communications. See the college webpage for instructions on activating Lakehawk Mail. Prerequisites: Co-requisites: Textbook and Other Course Materials: C or higher in ASL 2140 or documented consent of instructor Click here to enter text. Signing Naturally Student Workbook Units 1-6 Smith, Lentz, Mikos ISBN ***Our focus will be on UNITS 5 & 6*** Technology and Online Computer Access Requirements: The Faculty webpage is used as a communication tool to relay important announcements, testing information, homework, class documents, resources and more. You are required to access the ASL webpage on a weekly basis, if not more. Failure to do so can result in missed instruction. You must have 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. Course Objectives: (what the course will do) Learners who satisfactorily complete this course will be able to: * increase conversational skills. * improve execution of the manual alphabet and number signs. * demonstrate correct facial features used with grammatical expression. * expand sign choices and knowledge of signs in context. * accurately apply ASL syntactical and grammatical rules. * continue to share personal information about self, family, basic desires and 1

2 interests in the target language. * communicate surroundings, give and receive directions, share information about relationships and events using conversational ASL. * acquire basic storytelling skills. * demonstrate basic ASL Idioms and mouth morphemes used in everyday conversation. * gain a more in-depth understanding of and respect for Deaf Culture. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Assessed in this Course: (what the students take with them beyond this course) A. The learner will assimilate intermediate level ASL using vocabulary, grammar, non-manual signals, fingerspelling and numbers. B. The learner will employ the target language to execute intermediate level ASL syntax, including non-manual signals, mouth morphemes and idioms. C. The learner will examine ongoing issues related to deafness including Deaf/deaf education, literacy, disability, pathology and culture. ** The student Learning Objectives will be shown weekly in class as well as on the ASL webpage under ASSIGNMENTS 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): Attendance / Withdrawal Policies: 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. There are no automatically excused absences. To officially withdraw from a class, a student must complete and submit a withdrawal form to the Admissions and Student 2

3 Withdrawal Deadline: November 2, 2015 Services Office prior to the official 70 percent point of the semester. Students who do not follow this procedure will not be officially withdrawn and will receive a final grade for the class that takes into account the work completed with zero credit for work that is missed or not completed. The instructor will not fill out drop forms nor assume responsibility for delivering drop forms. Students must contact the instructor or supervisor if an emergency prevents them from following the above steps. You cannot drop the class merely by ceasing to attend without consequences to your record. Your final grade is determined as follows: Methods of Evaluation: Grading Scale: Tests, Expressive/Receptive 400 points 25% In-class Presentation/Project 150 points 9 % Research Paper 100 points 7% Participation/Attendance 300 Points 20% Homework 100 Points 7% Midterm Exam Receptive 100 Points Midterm Exam Expressive 100 Points combined 12% Final Exam Receptive 150 Points Final Exam Expressive 150 Points combined 20% TOTAL POINTS 1550 **Note: This information is subject to change A B C D 59 or below F Course Calendar: 8/25/2015 Introduction 8/27 Unit 5; What is ASL? 9/1/2015 Unit 5 9/3 Unit 5 9/8/2015 Unit 5 9/10 TEST # 1, Unit 6 9/15/2015 Unit 6 9/17 Unit 6 9/22/2015 Unit 6; Mouth Morphemes 9/24 Unit 6; ASL Concepts 9/29/2015 RESEARCH PAPER DUE; Unit 6 10/1 TEST # 2; Depictions 10/6/2015 Unit 6 10/8 Idioms 10/13/2015 Review Activities Unit 5 10/15 MID-TERM EXAM 3

4 10/20/2015 University of Deaf PRESENTATIONS 10/22 University of Deaf PRESENTATIONS 10/27/2015 Idioms 10/29 Test # 3; Idioms 11/3/2015 Sound and Fury: Cochlear Implants 11/5 Sound and Fury: Cochlear Implants 11/10/2015 Unit 6 11/12 TEST # 4; Unit 6 11/17/2015 Unit 6 11/19 Practice Activities 11/24/2015 Practice Activities 11/26 Thanksgiving Day NO CLASS 12/1/2015 Review Activities Units /3 FINAL EXAM Expressive DUE, Review Units /8/2015 FINAL EXAM Receptive/Written ASL Zone: ASL is a visual/gestural language; you will need to develop communication skills of which you are becoming accustomed: using one's hands, face, body, eyes, mouth and space. In order to progress, it is important that students become comfortable communicating using their bodies and "listening" with their eyes. To encourage and foster the development of these skills, voicing in the ASL II classroom is NOT PERMITTED anytime you are in the classroom (including BEFORE/AFTER class and BREAKS). Feel free to sign, gesture or write (on paper, on the white board) during class any questions to get clarification on what is being covered in class. Specific concerns can be addressed privately, in voice, to the instructor before or after class or handled through . Classroom Rules and Policies: RESPONSIBILITIES 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. 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 the LSSC Faculty ASL Webpage to regularly communicate and provide additional information and resources as they become available. I encourage appointments made through to discuss individual class progress. 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 PLAYING 4

5 WITH 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 the ASL webpage and utilized in class. Students should be self-reliant 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 at least 1-2 days before the due date. This will account 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. 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 have read and practiced 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 the ASL webpage. 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 ed to the instructor on the due date before midnight. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTE ALL DUE DATES FROM THE SYLLABUS AND WEBPAGE. NO LATE WORK is accepted without incurring a 25% point reduction. Should there be an extenuating situation the instructor is to be notified by e- mail prior to the due date of the assignment. 5

6 Exam/Test/Quiz Make-up Policy: There will be no makeup tests or exams unless the instructor has been informed ahead of time by that an unavoidable emergency/conflict has arisen. Any make-up work is to be completed within a week of 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 . Homework: You are expected to complete the homework assignments; 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. ** Homework assignments will be posted weekly on the ASL webpage under ASSIGNMENTS Research Paper: A research paper of three pages in length TYPED, double-spaced. Research a Deaf (big D deaf) person who has made a contribution or has impacted the Deaf community. More information will be provided through the ASL webpage. In-Class Presentations/Projects: A class presentation will be made using Dr. Vicars ASL University with accompanying Power Point. More information will be provided through the ASL webpage. Other class presentations will occur periodically, live and video recorded. These are TBA. Midterm and Final Exams: Both exams are cumulative and will test your Receptive skills and Expressive skills in addition to a written portion addressing grammar and Deaf Culture. 6

7 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 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. 7