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2022-2023 Catalog 
    
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ASL 101 - American Sign Language I


Class: 3 Lab: 3 Credits: 4
This course is a study of visual readiness and basic vocabulary, grammar features, and non-manual behaviors, all focusing on receptive language skill development.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 032  with a minimum grade of “C”.
Course Topics:
 

  • Culturally appropriate behaviors for interacting in the Deaf community
  • Differences between ASL and English, including sentence structure, verb types, pronouns and classifiers
  • Fingerspelling and numbers (to 100)
  • Introductions and exchanging personal information including school, work, family, friends, daily activities
  • Storytelling and ASL Literature
  • Influential Deaf leaders in history and the present
  • Cultural beliefs, attitudes, and social norms that influence interactions in the Deaf community

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
 

  • Access to D2L
  • GoReact License purchased at the SCC bookstore or online

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59 



Student Learning Outcomes:
 

  1. Employ vocabulary and grammar of ASL in controlled and free expressive situations.
  2. Discuss backgrounds, family, and the surrounding community using appropriate ASL.
  3. Respond appropriately to communication presented in ASL.
  4. Give examples of the Deaf community as people with a distinctive language, sensibility, and culture.
  5. Identify cultural norms in the Deaf community.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies  that include:

  • Identity Verification
  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Orientation and Support
  • Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies  on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Add/Drop period
  • Attendance
  • Classroom Conduct
  • Equal Access
  • IT Access
  • Online Behavior
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Student Concerns
  • Student Help Services
  • Withdrawals


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2022-2023