vcc.ca

SIGN 3500: ASL Literature 

Effective date

September 2018 

Department

Sign Language Studies 

School

Arts and Sciences 
 




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. 

Credits

3.0 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

SIGN 2500. 

Corequisites

SIGN 3100, SIGN 3200, SIGN 3300, SIGN 3400. 

Course Learning Outcomes

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

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

Percentage

Assessment activity

Assignments 

20 

2 Written assignments 

Lab Work 

30 

4 classroom narrations 

Project 

25 

3 video projects 

Project 

25 

critique presentation 

Course topics

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.
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