Austin Community College
Syllabus for SLNG 1371
American Sign Language VI

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Expanding on American Sign Language. Further developing interpreting proficiency. This ASL VI class will be addressing Lexicalized Fingerspelling, Linguistic Register, Loan Signs, Number Incorporation, Arbitrary and Iconic Classifiers, Subject to Object Agreement, ASL Discourse Marker, as well as Temporal Aspect. Lab exercises are designed to enhance physical and cognitive skills necessary for ASL/English interpreting.

 

SUGGESTED RESOURCES:  So You Want to be an Interpreter by Alcon & Humphrey.

 

REQUIRED TEXTS/MATERIALS:

1.) One 120 minute blank Mini DVD-RW (not DVD-R)
2.) Assigned readings and handouts to be given in class.  
3.) Assigned videotapes to be watched in the lab.

COURSE  OBJECTIVES:

The student will be expected to know advanced skills of the following:


STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

A student in this course agrees to:

·     Attend class regularly.

·     Be on time.

·     Participate fully in class activities.

·     Complete all class assignments on or before the due date.

·     Type all written assignments.

·     Take quizzes, mid-term and final examinations on announced dates.

·     Refrain from using your voice or interpreting for other student(s) who may not understand the instructor.     

 


COURSE GRADING SYSTEM:

1.   Videotape                                                                                               200

2.   Research                                                                                                 200                  

3.   Midterm Exam                                                                                        200                      

4.   Final Examination                                                                                   300

5.   Attendance/class participation                                                              100                                                                                                                                             1,000 pts

                                 

1.  Videotape (200 pts) – Students will research to find 10 things that deaf people can do that hearing people can't do and 10 things that hearing people can do that deaf people can't do.  Research culture and be creative in your lists.  Please do not put things like “Hearing people can hear a rooster crow and deaf can’t.”  Be creative.  These lists will be compiled and signed onto videotape in the Interpreting Lab.  (As a courtesy to the professor, when you are done signing the lists on videotape, please do not sign “Finished.”)  Please also email your finished lists to aslterp@austincc.edu for the instructor to have a paper copy as well.   

 

2.  Research (200 pts) – Paper topic is to be selected by student with approval from instructor.  Topics must be different from the rest of the class.  Check with instructor for books or articles regarding your topic that might be in the office.  I will pass around a sign-up sheet on which you can write your topic.  Once you select a topic, you cannot change it.  I suggest that you make sure you obtain the necessary information to write your paper prior to selecting a topic.


A complete bibliography is required for all papers.  You must use at least FOUR different references (books, articles, electronic media).  Your references should be cited appropriately.  All papers must be 900-1200 words (not including the bibliography and title page).

 

Suggested research topics and more detailed information regarding research paper will be discussed in class.

 

         

3.  Midterm (200 pts) – The midterm will cover all material presented to that point of the class.  It will include information discussed in class, videotapes watched, and information given to you by the instructor.  There will be no make-up of the midterm except under circumstances I deem to be extreme or unique.

 

4.  Final Exam (300 pts) – Students will create a story that contains hidden deaf culture implications.  The story will be signed and recorded in the lab.  This concept and more details will be explained in class.

 

5.  Class Attendance and Participation (100 pts) –

a.   You may have two non-consecutive absences– any absences beyond three will result in thirty (30) points being deducted from your attendance/participation grade per class missed. 

b.   You may have three tardies or early departures of not more than 15 minutes – any tardies or early departures beyond 15 minutes or beyond three will result in ten (10) points being deducted from your attendance/participation grade per incident. 

c.   The instructor will withdraw any student who is absent two consecutive classes. This equates to 8 hours of instruction and would put you too far behind if you miss more than this.

d.   Please inform me if you have an exceptional circumstance that causes you to miss class.

 

COURSE POLICIES:

You are responsible for knowing the policies and procedures below.  You can pick up a copy of the Student Handbook at a counseling office at any campus or access it online from our web page www.austincc.edu. 

Withdrawal Policy

You will be withdrawn if you miss 3 consecutive classes. Refer to the student handbook page 24 for the withdraw policy under other circumstances.  If you have a very unique or extreme situation, please discuss it with me.

Incompletes

Incompletes will be given only under very unique or extreme circumstances.

Academic Dishonesty

Refer to the student handbook pages 33. 

Prohibited Acts

Refer to the student handbook pages 31-33

ACC Policy on Unattended Children and Children in the Classroom

Refer to the student handbook page 27

Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) Accommodations:

Refer to the student handbook page14.  Please let me know in writing how I can accommodate my class to your needs.

   

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please feel free to call, email or write me notes about any questions or concerns you may have.  You may also request to meet with me with an interpreter during my office hours or by appointment.

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