Chabot College
Fall 2003
Replaced Fall 2010
Course Outline for Sign Language 64
ASL BEGINNING SIGN LANGUAGE
Catalog Description:
64 - ASL Beginning Sign Language
May be repeated 3 times
3 units
Introduction to beginning communication skills through the language of sign, with
emphasis on American Sign Language (ASL). Introduction to an understanding of deafness
and the deaf culture. Basic sign vocabulary, the manual alphabet, and a contrast with
various other sign systems used throughout the United States. 3 hours
[Typical contact hours: 52.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
None.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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2.
3.
4.
demonstrate a basic knowledge of ASL sign vocabulary;
demonstrate the manual alphabet;
demonstrate the basic knowledge of ASL grammatical structure;
demonstrate awareness and respect for the American Deaf Culture, American Deaf
Community, and American Sign Language through active interaction with deaf
people .
Course Content:
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8.
Basic ASL sign vocabulary
ASL grammatical structure, including
a.
sentence structure
b.
time indicators
c.
classifiers
d.
yes/no and why questions
e.
negatives
f.
directional verbs
g.
imperatives
Manual alphabet
Components of ASL
Parameters of sign
Facial expression/body language
Visual language etiquette
Symbolic language related to deaf culture
a.
cross cultural discussions
b.
cultural exercises
Chabot College
Course Outline for Sign Language 64
Fall 2003
Page 2
Methods of Presentation:
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Lectures, demonstrations, stories, dialogues, ASL games
Classroom practice
Audio-visual materials
Guest speakers
Field trips
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1.
Typical Assignments
a.
attend one deaf cultural event
b.
demonstrate two dialogues using culturally specific vocabulary
c.
class dialogue assignments
2.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a.
Exams/Quizzes
b.
Homework and Class Presentations
c.
Final exam
Textbook(s) (Typical):
ABC - A Basic Course in American Sign Language, Humpries, T.J. Publishers, 1999, or
latest edition.
Special Student Materials:
None .
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Revised: 10-21-02