WNC Catalog 2008-2009: American Sign Language 150
Course Description and Outline |
AM 150: American Sign Language VI
| Credits |
4 |
| Schedule of Classes |
Schedule History
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| Academic Discipline |
American Sign Language
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| Academic Division |
Communications and Fine Arts |
| Prerequisites |
AM 149 |
| 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. |
2008-2009 | I : Catalog Course Description |
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| Final course in the American Sign Language series, covering a culmination of all signs, pragmatics, grammar and fingerspelling skills acquired throughout the series. Emphasis is on utilizing all ASL skills simultaneously and fluently. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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Upon completion of ASL 6 student will incorporate the following skills into their converstaional and conventional signing skills:
- Appropriate signed output of monetary vocabulary and financial transactions.
- Signing major life events and decision making, with appropriate grammar, vocabulary and pragmatic use of ASL.
- Use appropriate vocabulary and signed output for health and medical terminology and related situations.
- Mastering the advanced techniques used in storytelling with emphasis on combining all ASL linguistic mechanics into signed stories.
- 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. |
• Communication - Students will leave the course with fluency in American Sign Language which will enhance their ability to communicate with members of general society that are Deaf and/or users of American Sign Language.
• Analysis - During the course of AM 150, students will enhance their ability to analyze both English and American Sign Language from a linguistic, as well as cultural perspective.
• Personal Development - Throughout the course students will be demonstrating applied knowledge, personal skills development in both languages and apply current research to their daily professional and personal interactions.
• Community Commitment - Students in this course will be asked to participate in many cultural and community events thus demonstrating their enhanced knowledge of the Deaf Community and its corresponding language, American Sign Language. |
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