WNC Catalog 2008-2009: American Sign Language 147
Course Description and Outline |
AM 147: American Sign Language III
| Credits |
4 |
| Schedule of Classes |
Fall 2008
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years) |
| Academic Discipline |
American Sign Language
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| Academic Division |
Communications and Fine Arts |
| Prerequisites |
AM 146 |
| Transfer Information |
Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor. |
| Programs of Study |
This course can be found in the following programs of study:
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2008-2009 | I : Catalog Course Description |
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| Promotes the shifting from comprehension to production of ASL to bring one's current ASL fluency to a point of self generated ASL. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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- Students in this course will learn how to effectively sign the following linguistic categories: Locating things in a room; Numbering (100+, time, etc.); Handshape Stories; Inflections; Spatial Agreements; Exchanging personal information, Life events
- Understanding basic aspects of Deaf Culture with emphasis on educational practices, laws, and challenges the Deaf Community Faces.
- Knowledge of agencies and services available for the Deaf.
- Understanding the importance of cultural traditions, diversity and ethics in the modern world.
- Acquiring effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information.
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| III : Course Linkage |
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| Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome. |
The General Education Mission is to provide a core of critical life skills. AM 145 (American Sign Language I) addresses four specific general education student learning outcomes from all four major areas:
Communication:
- Communicate with persons who use sign language
- Demonstrate knowledge of cultrual aspects of persons who are deaf
Analysis:
- Compare and analyze the similarities and differences between English and ASL
- Locate and evaluate information
Personal Development:
- Demonstrate ability to use a different modality and language
- Develop knowledge of a different cultural and linguistic minority
- Expand communication to include users of ASL
Community Commitment:
- Understand the diverse needs of Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or deafened
- Use information presented in class to participate and possibly assist in equal opportunities for members of the Deaf Community |
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