American Sign Language: American Sign Language I

Introduction of American Sign Language with emphasis on visual receptive and expressive use including facial expressions and gestures. Elements of the Deaf Culture are explored.

https://www.uvm.edu/cess/doe/american-sign-language-asl-minor

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of American Sign Language, focuses on building receptive and expressive skills through a visual-gestural modality, and provides an overview of Deaf culture.

Required Readings and Materials: 1. Bryant, R., Gelineau, L., Shannon, T., Harris, R., & Marbury, N. (2017). TRUE+WAY ASL: Level 1 student e-workbook. Austin, TX: Purple Moontower. (Professor will provide link and steps to sign up 3rd TWA edition thru Canvas) 2. Must have Web-Camera, video-camera for recording: (Desktop/Laptop/Smartphone/Tablet) 3. Assigned articles (Canvas)

Course Evaluation: Your comprehension and production skills will be evaluated regularly. You will also be evaluated on your preparation for online/in-class activities and your assignments online. Assignments: A. Worksheets (5%) - Students are expected to engage online assignments on a consistent basis to receive full credit. Your engagement includes cultural behaviors and prompt with assignments on a consistent basis in order to show respect. B. ASL Events and Deaf Cultural Discussion (5%) - You write a 250-word critical reflection on your participation. C. Media Recording (20%) - You will produce a video demonstrating your ability to use certain grammatical features in ASL sentences. Story Comprehension 10% - This will cover all material presented to that point of the class. They will include information from TRUE+WAY ASL, video/PowerPoint lectures, vocabulary videos, and assigned articles. Comprehension Quiz: 10% - This will cover all material presented to that point of the class. They will include information from TRUE+WAY ASL, video/PowerPoint lectures, vocabulary videos, and assigned articles. Comprehension Test: 10% - This receptive will include comprehension and production, information from the workbook, Media Recording, vocabulary videos, and assignments. Production Test: 35% - This expressive will include comprehension and production, information from the workbook, Media Recording, vocabulary videos, and assignments. ASL Lab: To participate all of lab (required). A. Weekly Meetup - Students will engage in a 50-minute conversation with the Teaching Assistant (TA) on a weekly basis. B. ASL Lab - Conversation Starter Worksheet: 5%