ASLL 1002: Continuing Studies Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) 2

Description

This 60 hour course builds upon the skills from SIGN 1010 through further vocabulary development, manual alphabet, numeral system, simple structures and grammatical forms of ASL, as well as insight into the culture and community of Deaf people. In addition, laboratory or group practice, drills, exercises, and dialogues to develop the grammatical forms and syntax are included.

Credits

0.0

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary

Prerequisites

SIGN 1010 or ASLL 1001

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Explain family members and their relationships.
Demonstrate accurate fingerspelling up to 6-letter words.
Accurately express numbers 66-100 using basic numbering systems and describe abstract shapes and object placement.
Articulate daily activities, schedules, and personal needs clearly.
Narrate short stories with proper ASL structure.
Recognize the significance of non-manual signals, depictive action, and facial grammar.
Explain key values of Deaf culture and community.

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 50
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 10
Total Hours: 60

Instructional Strategies

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F)

Passing grade

Evaluation Plan

Type	Percentage	Assessment activity
Quizzes/Tests	10	Pop quizzes
Quizzes/Tests	20	Scheduled quizzes
Midterm Exam	30
Final Exam	30
Project	10	Group project

Course topics

Unit 4: Talking about Family
Unit 5: Talking about Activities
Unit 6: Storytelling

Learning resources

Signing Naturally Units 1-6 & Go-React

Notes:

Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.