SIGN 3500: ASL Literature
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Sign Language Studies
Description
ASL Literature was always a small part of the ASL acquisition course. This course explores the literary forms and themes that are particular to works produced by Deaf people themselves, for example, storytelling using number or alphabet handshapes and visual rhyme, ASL poetry, Deaf Humor, 'Deaf Rap', etc. Students view examples of these forms on videotape, analyze and discuss them and they also practice their own ASL storytelling techniques, retelling literary pieces and composing original works. The aim of this course is for students to have the opportunity to experience the creative work and to appreciate signed literature beyond the scope of the narrative. Understanding the background, cultural and linguistic community of the signers will also be emphasized.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Corequisites
SIGN 3100, SIGN 3200, SIGN 3300, SIGN 3400.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identity the genres of ASL Literature.
- Produce their own original works in certain genres: ABC story, numeral, name or/and handshape.
- Evaluate video productions.
- Discuss ASL literary works.
- Associate ASL literary works to daily experiences of Deaf people.
- Identity noted ASL Literature talents.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 48
Total Hours: 48
Instructional Strategies
Class activities focus primarily on viewing videos, but also include lecture, performance and retelling activities.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C (60%) B- (70%) for certificate
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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20
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2 Written assignments
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Lab Work
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30
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4 classroom narrations
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Project
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25
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3 video projects
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Project
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25
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critique presentation
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Course topics
- 1) ASL Literature Genres
- 2) ASL Classic Stories
- 3) Variety of ASL Performers
- 4) ASL Poetry
- 5) Critique of ASL Literature Works
- 6) Student's Performances
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.