INTERPRETER PREPARATION PROGRAM
NORTHEAST CAMPUS
COURSE SYLLABUS
INED 2414
Robert C. Le Mons, CI/CT
ASL III
Phone: (918) 850-5002
Revised 2/20/11
E-Mail: stormterp@cox.net
Days: Mon/Wed
Office Hours: By appointment
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Room: NEC 1505
COURSE PREREQUISITE
INED 1373, American Sign Language II, with a grade of ‘C’ or better or permission of
Instructor or Associate Dean.
TEXTBOOK AND OTHER MATERIALS
American Sign Language--A Student Text, Units 10-18, by Charlotte Baker-Shenk and
Dennis Cokely, T.J. Publishers Inc., Silver Spring, MD 1980; Gallaudet University Press
1991.
Vista American Sign Language Series: Signing Naturally, Student Workbook Level, 2, by
Ella M. Lentz, Ken Mikos & Cheri Smith. Dawn Sign Press, San Diego, CA.
Materials: Loose-leaf paper (no spiral), pencil (no pastel gel or metallic pens).
Flash drive.
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CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This is an ASL course focusing on specific grammatical and cultural topics. Emphasis will
cover the development of fluent conversational skills utilizing grammatical non-manual
signals and markers. Students will learn how to narrate, describe, compare and comment.
Narratives of native language users are utilized for beginning text analysis of ASL.
Interactive ASL lessons without voice lead to expanded vocabulary mastery and fluency.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Follow a series of instructions and respond to questions appropriately. Be able to
summarize and answer questions about a short story or narrate a story.
2. Use and understand the purpose served by particular language functions
(identification and description).
3. Demonstrate vocabulary knowledge essential to the specific application for the
chosen functions.
4. Apply grammar competencies necessary for carrying out the functions learned.
5. Perform additional culturally specific social/language responses necessary for
sending and receiving effective messages in ASL (cultural norms, etc.).
6. Bringing elements learned together in unrehearsed demonstrations of
communicative competency by illustrating…
a. language fluency to communicate easily and smoothly without long, unnatural
pauses and hesitations.
b. an ability to use the language free of inaccurate articulation that impedes
understanding.
c. an ability to understand comfortably without repetition and rephrasing.
d. culturally appropriate conversational interactive skills.
d. culturally appropriate behaviors for successful interaction within the Deaf
community
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TEACHING METHODS
Once inside the classroom, students will not be permitted to use voice except at
instructors designated times. Talking with classmates should be done in the hall – not in
the classroom. This method of total immersion will be strictly followed and your
cooperation is appreciated.
Only ASL will be permitted in the classroom. Signed English should not be used during
class. Mouth formations unique to ASL will be permitted. Non-audible English will not be
permitted during class.
The manual alphabet and fingerspelling will be limited to the use of proper names, places
and technical information.
Class time will be conducted by using nonverbal group exercises, role-play activities, sign
demonstrations, exercises, drills, video camera and play-back equipment, visual aids,
document reader, computer, overhead projector, chalkboard and handouts.
Vocabulary and ASL grammar will be presented via meaningful use of conversation,
interaction techniques, pictures, dialogues, narratives and spontaneous experiences in the
classroom.
Students will use the video camera, VCR and monitor, web cam enabled computers and
flash drives for both expressive and receptive development of ASL.
Fingerspelling will be enhanced through the on-line fingerspelling lab.
Discussion, questions, and class participation by students is strongly encouraged.
EVALUATION TECHNIQUES
Students will demonstrate expressive skills of stories, skits, dialogues, and assignments in
front of the class and, at certain times, will be videotaped or by web cam for evaluation
and instructor feedback.
Instructor will interact with students by signing vocabulary, dialogues and stories.
At the discretion of the instructor, there will be two recorded pop quizzes given during the
semester. Pop quizzes cannot be made up in any way.
The quizzes and final examination assess receptive skills and will be written.
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Evaluations will focus on the student's ability to read the instructor's discourse in sign
language and expressively demonstrate content in ASL.
GRADING SYSTEM
ASL Demonstrations ………..….
Quizzes ……
Video Homework Assignments .
Textbook Homework Units …….
On-line Lab Assignments ………
Community Interaction …………
Comprehensive Final Examination
Points Earned:
609 563 517 472 Below
2 required
2 required
3 required
5 required
3 required
3 required
655
608
562
516
472
100 points
50 points
25 points
10 points
5 points/week
5 points
200
100
75
50
65
15
150
Total Possible Points
655
A
B
C
D
F
(93%
(86%
(79%
(72%
- 100%)
- 92%)
- 85%)
- 78%)
Class attendance and participation may be used to determine borderline final grades.
The instructor may assign a grade of AW for any student who stops attending class.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular attendance is encouraged as well as essential for continuing enrollment in
interpreting courses. Three absences are allowed due to personal considerations/
reasons. A five point deduction from your final grade for each absence beyond three will
be assessed. It is the sole responsibility for students to get notes, assignments, etc., from
classmates for any classes missed. If a student is considering withdrawing from class,
s/he is encouraged to meet with the instructor before initiating a withdrawal.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise, TCC
always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This information is also
posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu).
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E-MAIL
All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” e-mail address
(ex: jane_doe@mail.tulsacc.edu). All communications to you about TCC and course
assignments will be sent to your MyTCC e-mail address. You must use MyTCC e-mail to
send e-mail to, and receive e-mail from, the instructor regarding this course.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS AND MAKE-UP TEST POLICY
No make-up is available unless arrangements have been made BEFORE the class period
of the due date. Written portions of quizzes can be made up in the Testing Center.
Arrangements must be made prior to the assessment date with the instructor for makeups on the sign demonstration assignments and the receptive portions of quizzes or
exams. Students may request approval for make-up by email or by phone. A message
left on voice mail is considered an appropriate request. Assignments must be completed
within one week from the date of the assignment. There are no make-ups for pop
quizzes. A ten percent penalty will be applied for any late work.
Make-up exams are administered through the Testing Center, NE 1415, (595-7534).
Please check their schedule for times of test administration.
COURSE WITHDRAWAL
The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed ¾ the duration of any class.
Contact the Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course
(‘W’ grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for
deadlines. Students who stop participating in the course and/or fail to withdraw may
receive a course grade of ‘F’ or ‘AW’ which may have Financial Aid consequences.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
It is the policy of TCC to accommodate students with disabilities pursuant to federal and
state law. Any student with a disability who requires an accommodation; for example, in
seating placement or an arrangement for examinations, should inform the instructor at the
beginning of the course. The assistant dean of Liberal Arts is also available to assist with
accommodations. Students with disabilities are also encouraged to contact the
disABLED Student Resource Center at Metro Campus, Room 331B, (595-7115).
Students with a hearing loss are encouraged to contact the Resource Center for the Deaf
and Hard of Hearing at Northeast Campus, Room 2163, (595-7428 V/TTY).
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SYLLABUS CHANGES
Occasionally changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any
changes to the syllabus in writing via Blackboard.
LAB FACILITIES
The Sign Language Center at the Facet Center is available according to the days and
hours posted at their location.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s own
work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned
or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community
College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the
faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but not limited to, the
dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic
dishonesty a faculty member may:

Require the student to redo an assignment/test or require the student to complete a
substitute assignment/test.

Record a “zero” for the assignment or test in question.

Recommend to the student that she/he withdraw from the class or administratively
withdraw the student from the class.

Record a grade of ‘F’ for the student at the end of the semester. Faculty may
request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative
level by submitting such a request to the Dean of Student Services.
TENTATIVE CLASS AGENDA
The class agenda is a general guideline for the course and is subject to announced
changes at the discretion of the instructor.
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Date
Unit of Study_______________
January 10 & 12
Course Syllabus & Review
SN Unit 13 ‘Locating Things Around the House’
CB Unit 10 ‘Sentence Types’
January 19
SN Unit 13 ‘Locating...’
CB Unit 10 ‘Sentence...’
January 24 & 26
SN Unit 13 ‘Locating...’
CB Unit 11 ‘Time’
January 31/
February 2
SN Unit 14 ‘Complaining, Making Suggestions & Requests’
CB Unit 11 ‘Time’
Textbook Homework SN Unit 13 (2/2)
Quiz #1 SN Unit 13, CB Introduction & Units 10 & 11 (2/2)
February 7 & 9
SN Unit 14 ‘Complaining...’
CB Unit 12 ‘Pronominalization’
February 14 & 16
SN Unit 14 ‘Complaining...’
CB Unit 12 ‘Pronominalization’
Video Homework #1 (Mouth Morphemes) (2/16)
February 21 & 23
SN Unit 15 ‘Exchanging Personal Information: Life Events’
CB Unit 13 ‘Subjects & Objects’
Textbook Homework SN Unit 14 (2/23)
February 28
March 2
SN Unit 15 ‘Exchanging...’
CB Unit 13 ‘Subjects...’
Sign Language Specialists w/e 2/14 & 2/28 (3/2)
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Date
Unit of Study_______________
March 7 & 9
SN Unit 15 ‘Exchanging...’
CB Unit 14 ‘Classifiers’
ASL Camera Demonstration #1 (3/9)
March 14 & 16
SPRING BREAK
March 21 & 23
SN Unit 16 ‘Describing & Identifying Things’
CB Unit 14 ‘Classifiers’
Textbook Homework SN Unit 15 (3/21)
Sign Language Specialists w/e 3/14 (3/21)
Video Homework #2 (Your Life Events) (3/23)
March 28 & 30
SN Unit 16 ‘Describing...
CB Unit 15 ‘Locatives’
April 4 & 6
SN Unit 16 ‘Describing...’
CB Unit 15 ‘Locatives’
Sign Language Specialists w/e 3/28 (4/4)
Quiz #2 SN Units 14 & 15, CB Units 13 & 14 (4/6)
April 11 & 13
SN Unit 17 ‘Talking About The Weekend’
CB Unit 16 ‘Pluralization’
Textbook Homework SN Unit 16 (4/13)
April 18 & 20
SN Unit 17 ‘Talking...
CB Unit 16 ‘Pluralization’
Sign Language Specialists w/e 4/11 (4/18)
Video Homework #3 (Using Classifiers) (4/20)
April 25 & 27
SN Unit 17 ‘Talking...’
CB Unit 17 ‘Temporal Aspect’
Sign Language Specialists w/e 4/25 (4/27)
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Date
Unit of Study_______________
May 2 & 4
Textbook Homework SN Unit 17 (5/2)
Final Exam (5/2)
ASL Camera Demonstration #2 (5/4)
Community Interactions (3) due (5/4)
Sign Language Specialists w/e 4/29 (5/4)
HONOR YOUR
JOURNEY