ASLD 1205: Introduction to Linguistics of ASL 2

Description

This course ladders on the basic concepts of linguistics. Students will demonstrate and apply intermediate phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and sociolinguistic structure of ASL. In addition, students will continue to expand their skills with sentence types, ASL classifiers, ASL grammar including mouthing.

Credits

1.5

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary

Prerequisites

ASLD 1105.

Course Learning Outcomes

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

Demonstrate ASL syntax of lexical categories, word order, time and aspect, verbs, and function of space.
Differentiate between plain verbs, indicating verbs and depicting verbs in ASL.
Demonstrate ASL dialogue using temporal aspects correctly.
Appropriately incorporate the narrative techniques of constructed dialogue and constructed action.

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 15
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12.5
Total Hours: 27.5

Instructional Strategies

This course may be delivered face-to-face, blended or online. Instructional strategies will include activities in pairs, small group discussions/practice, presentations and class interaction. The class may use video assessment technologies such as GoReact.

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F)

Passing grade

B- (68%)

Evaluation Plan

Type	Percentage	Assessment activity
Participation	0-10%	Participation
Assignments	30-40%	Short expressive assessments
Quizzes/Tests	30-40%	Production Tests - Expressive assessment
Project	10-20%	Final Project Assessment

Course topics

Phonology- phonological processes
Syntax: Verbs, Time & Aspect, Space
Role shift variations
Construction action and dialogue

Learning resources

Linguistics of American Sign Language: An Introduction, 5th Edition, (2011)

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.