Austin Community College
Syllabus for SLNG 2311
COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
This course will focus on interpreting/transliterating settings with special populations (deaf/blind, MLS, etc) and special settings (theatrical, medical, legal, mental health, etc). Students will be expected to complete one project outside of class.
REQUIRED
TEXTS/MATERIALS:
1) Deaf Heritage: A Narrative History of Deaf America by Jack R. Gannon Item #: B117
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the book from www.harriscomm.com
Cost:
$28.95 + $6.00 for shipping
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book only (not student text and workbook)
2) One blank VHS videotape
1. The
student will be exposed to vocabulary through class work, guest speakers, and
videos.
2. Given a
set of targeted vocabulary items drawn from class items and videos, the student
will demonstrate comprehensive mastery of vocabulary items.
B)
Presentation/Performance
Skills
1. The
student will perform a signed song.
2.
The
student will demonstrate and present to the class on the topic of their choice
(with Instructor
3.
The
student will be exposed to short narratives, stories and songs by fellow
students, guest speakers, videos and instructor(s) for the purpose of vocabulary building
and retention.
C)
Transliterating
Skill Development
1. The
student will be expected to know the difference between Interpreting and
Transliterating.
2. Transliteration skill and performance will be the focus
of this class.
A student in this course agrees to:
·
Attend
class regularly. Attendance is mandatory unless otherwise excused by
instructor.
·
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 or guest speakers. If you are having a hard time
understanding, raise your hand and ask for clarification.
COURSE GRADING SYSTEM:
1. Attendance/Participation . .. .100
2. Research Project ... 200
3. Midterm . . .200
4. Final
.
.
.
...200
5. Quizzes
.
150
6. Signed
Song Performance
.
.
150
Total
...
.1000
899 800 points = Final grade B
799 700 points = Final grade C
699 600 points = Final grade D
599
0 points =
Final grade F
All students will be encouraged to participate in class discussions and activities on a regular basis.
If you own a pager or cell phone, please turn it off during class.
2.
Research Project (200 points) Topic is to be selected by
student with approval from
instructor. Topics must be
different from the rest of the class. An oral presentation as well as written
presentation will be given in class to share your findings with your classmates
A complete bibliography is required for
all papers. You must use at least FOUR
different references (books, articles, and electronic media).
Your references should be cited appropriately.
All papers must be at least 1000 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 points) The midterm will cover all material presented to that point of the class. It will include information discussed in class and information given to you by the instructor and guest speakers. There will be no make-up of the midterm. Your midterm may be taken AHEAD of schedule but not after the date given in class.
4. Final
(200 points) - There will be two parts, written and expressive (both
sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign) Cumulative in nature; the receptive part will
include comprehension and production, information from the videotapes shown in
and out of class, class assignments and discussions.
There will be no make-up of the final without prior approval from me.
5. Quizzes (150 points) There will be four quizzes given during the semester. They will not be announced prior to the day of the quiz. They are each worth 25 points and will range from vocabulary to what was presented in class either by the instructor or a guest speaker. Another incentive to always be in class!
6. Signed Song Performance (150 points) - The student will be required to perform an interpreted song.
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.
COURSE
CALENDAR:
A course calendar will be provided in class with details of when assignments are due and when tests are held.
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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