SIGN 2000: American Sign Language Level 2
Effective date
September 2015
Department
ASL & Deaf Studies Part Time
Description
This 120 hour course includes vocabulary development, fingerspelled words, numeral incorporation, basic 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. This course follows the Signing Naturally Units 7-12 curriculum.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
SIGN 1000 or Equivalent.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Fingerspell basic vocabulary items.
- Demonstrate the numbers using intermediate numbering systems.
- Describe places, people and items with increased detail.
- Use appropriate semantic verbs in requests and advice.
- Express an opinion on given topics.
- Describe future personal goals and plans.
- Narrate stories that include multiple perspectives.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 90
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 120
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, Video, Pairs Activity, Group Interaction
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Other
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10
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Pop quizzes
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Quizzes/Tests
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20
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Scheduled quizzes
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Midterm Exam
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30
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Final Exam
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30
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Project
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10
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group project
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Course topics
- Pre-Unit: Review Units 1-6
- Unit 7: Describing People and Things
- Unit 8: Making Requests and Asking for Advice
- Unit 9: Describing Places
- Unit 10: Giving Opinions About Others
- Unit 11: Discussing Plans and Goals
- Unit 12: Storytelling
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.