ASL 1020
Beginning Sign Language II
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Description
This is a Concurrent Enrollment Course, offering both high school credit through ______________ High
School and college credit through Utah Valley University. Credit from this course is transferable to all
colleges and universities. Contact the receiving institution for how the credits will be applied.
This class is a continuation of learning American Sign Language and Deaf Culture. ASL 1010 is designed to
help one learn and master basic conversation skills in ASL, NOT ENGLISH!! (Both receptive and expressive
skills) We will practice these skills as a class, in groups, and with partners. Interaction with one another and
class participation is essential to success in the class. We will also discuss and use basic ASL structure as well
as learn sign vocabulary. An introduction to Deaf Culture, cultural behaviors, and the history of ASL will also
take place. We will observe a facial expression that is so important in the use of ASL.
Prerequisites
This class is available to all high school juniors and seniors in good academic standing. High school
prerequisites apply. There are no college prerequisites for this course. ASL 1010, grade C or better.
Text
1) Signing Naturally Level I: Videotext and Workbook by Lentz, Mikos, and Smith.
This text is primarily for independent study. We will do some of the exercises in class, but for the most
part, you will view the tape and complete the workbook exercises on your own. We will complete units
11, 12 and 7-12 cumulative review this semester.
2) Signing Naturally Level II: Videotext and Workbook by Lentz, Mikos, and Smith.
We will complete units 14, 15, and 17 (although not in that order) this semester. You will complete
the remaining units in ASL 2010, so don’t sell your book.
3) Seeing Voices: A Journey into the World of the Deaf by Oliver Sacks.
You will read this book during the course of the semester. You will write THREE group papers in response
to questions provided you. We will also discuss the readings and you may be quizzed on them.
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Objectives
The objective of this course is to further introduce you to the Deaf community and its language. We will
build on your experiences in ASL I and broaden your study of Deaf people, their culture, and their language.
The aim is for you to gain greater fluency as you broaden the range of your skills and knowledge.
Department Policies
Attendance and Participation
Voice Policy
NO VOICING is allowed. You will respond and ask questions in ASL whenever possible and use other manual
means (pantomime, gestures, etc.) when necessary. If there is a Deaf person present, do not insult them by
talking and not signing.
Attendance
Consistent attendance and participation is essential to the learning of any language.
Remember, you are responsible for all information distributed during class, including any changes in the
class schedule regardless of whether you are in attendance when the changes are made.
Classroom Policy
Gadgets such as pagers, cell phones, iPods, gaming boxes and others are not to be used in class. Laptops also
are not to be used. You are completely visually learned.
Assessment
Participation ~ Assignments ~ Grading Philosophy
Language Lab
You are required to spend up to two hours every week in the language completing the assignments assigned
on the lab schedule.
Projects
You will be required to sign a story in class. In addition, you will write a paper that is a minimum of three (3)
pages and do a 5-minute presentation about your paper. The paper must be on your family history
beginning with your great grandparents on both sides and their origins of countries. More details will be
given later in class. Paper must be typed double-spaced.
Reports
You will be required to write three (3) reports from reading Seeing Voices: A Journey into the World of the
Deaf. A group of four (4) will work together to write reports. Reports must be typed doubled-spaced.
Exams
There will be FOUR tests plus a mid-term exam throughout the semester
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Quizzes
Quizzes will be given periodically throughout the course. Lowest quiz will be dropped.
Grading Scale
A = 100-93
B - = 82-80
D+ = 69-67
A - = 92-90
C+ = 79-77
D = 66-63
B+ = 89-87
C = 76-73
D - = 62-60
B = 86-83
C - = 72-70
F = 59-0
Grades and Credit
You will receive the same grade for your high school course as you receive for your college course. Your
grade for this class will become part of your permanent college transcript and will affect your GPA. A low
grade in this course can affect college acceptance and scholarship eligibility.
University Policies
Academic Integrity
Utah Valley University expects all students to maintain integrity and high standards of individual honesty in
academic work, to obey the law, and to show respect for others. Students of this class are expected to
support an environment of academic integrity, have the right to such an environment, and should avoid all
aspects of academic dishonesty. Examples of academic dishonesty include plagiarizing, faking of data,
sharing information during an exam, discussing an exam with another student who has not taken the exam,
consulting reference material during an exam, submitting a written assignment which was authored by
someone other than you, and/or cheating in any form. Violators of this policy will be subject to disciplinary
action. Cheating will not be tolerated. It will result in a FAILING grade for the course.
In keeping with UVU policy, evidence of academic dishonesty may result in a failing grade in the course and
disciplinary review by the college. Additional information on this topic is published in the student handbook
and is available on the UVU website.
Students with Disabilities
If you have any disability, which may impair your ability to successfully, complete this course, please contact
the Accessibility Services office, 863-8747, BU 146. Academic accommodations are granted for all students
who have qualified documented disabilities. All services are coordinated with the Accessibility Services
office.
Dropping the Class
_________ is the last day to drop the course without it showing on your transcript.
_________ is the last day to withdraw from the class.
If you drop the high school class, you must also withdraw from the UVU class to avoid receiving an E or UW
(unofficial withdrawal).
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