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SIGN 1010: Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) 1
Effective date
September 2024
Department
ASL & Deaf Studies Part Time
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This 60 hour course introduces the student to ASL 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
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Introduce themselves and exchange personal information effectively.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify their place of residence and discuss transportation options.
- Utilize entry level physical identifiers in conversations.
- Demonstrate fingerspelling the English alphabet up to 4-letter words and comprehending short or familiar fingerspelled names.
- Express numbers 1-66 using basic numbering systems proficiently.
- Demonstrate the ability to describe simple shapes and indicate the placement of objects.
- Use basic commands, instructions using techniques to confirm and/or correct information in a dialogue.
- Introduce key values of Deaf culture.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, Video, Pairs Activity, Group Interaction
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
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 1: Getting to Know You
- Unit 2: Exchanging Personal Information
- Unit 3: Discussing Living Situations
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.