Description
ASL 101 is a class that will introduce students to the basics of the language and the culture of American Sign Language. The course will help the student develop the skills and knowledge to be able to communicate in American Sign Language. The focus of this course will be on everyday life experiences and use of the language. We will have opportunities to learn more about the deaf community by attending different events to better understand and learn from them. This course is designed for students with no or minimal sign language skills.
Course Name: American Sign Language 101
Fall 2021- Spring 2022 Syllabus
Course Description
ASL 101 is a class that will introduce students to the basics of the language and the culture of American Sign Language. This course will help the student develop the skills and knowledge to be able to communicate in American Sign Language. The focus of this course will be on everyday life experiences and use of the language. We will have opportunities to learn more about the deaf community by attending different events to better understand and learn from them. This course is designed for students with no or minimal sign language skills.
Texts and Resources
- Talking With Your Hands, Listening With Your Eyes, by Gabriel Grayson
- Handspeak.com
- ASL.ms
- Deaf Bible App (Optional)
Course Requirements
- Attendance: This is a “hands -on” class and attendance is crucial for effective learning.
- Course reading and participation: Sign language is a living language and is best learned through participation, both expressive and receptive. Your grade will be calculated on whether you read your assignments on time, the level of your participation in class, and practice time outside of class.
- In-Class Demonstrations: Students will be assigned to demonstrate (both individually and within teams) acquired vocabulary on a regular basis.
- Weekly Quizzes: Each week students will be evaluated on receptive skills.
- Chapter Vocabulary Phrases: Each week, students will be required to submit five sentences ready for signing in class. Phrase are to be written in both English and ASL format.
- Paragraphs and Songs: Students will be preparing paragraphs to sign and learning to change songs into ASL.
- Tests: You will have 4 tests. Each test will be after 4 chapters worth of content.
- Final Exam: A cumulative exam will be given in expressive, receptive, and written forms. Any concepts or vocabulary discussed in class or covered in assignments may be on the exam.
There will be extra credit opportunities. Late work is not accepted, except in case of emergency or prior arrangement with teacher.
Course Schedule
Note: The teacher reserves the right to make additions, deletions, or other adjustments in the syllabus, as she deems appropriate.
Due each week:
Practice Sign Vocabulary: Practice 20 minutes 5 x per week = 100 minutes and 30 minutes with someone else who signs.
Practice Fingerspelling: http://asl.ms/ Get a score of 15, any speed or # letters
Phrases: Write 5 sentences to demonstrate next week that include vocab from new chapter.
Sample PPP homework:
| Date: | Signed for 100 minutes (20 minutes 5 x this week) | Signed for 30 minutes with… | I got a score of: | I completed my 5 phrases and I am able to sign them all |
| 10/01 | Mon, Tue, Thur, Sat, and Sun | Rebecca | 20 | Yes! |
Phrases: (Write it out in English and in ASL format)
- I went to the store yesterday with my husband and son.
Yesterday, I go store with husband and son.
Fridays OFF:
November 4th (between sessions)
November 25th (Thanksgiving)
December 23rd, 30th (Christmas Break)
February 3rd (between sessions)
April 7th (Good Friday)
Other great resources:
www.deafvideo.com
www.lifeprint.com
www.aslpro.com
www.signingsavvy.com
https://youtube.com/user/billvicars
https://www.youtube.com/c/SignWithCourtney/videos
| Week | Date | Classwork: | Homework: |
| 1 | 09/9 | Video | Practice Alphabet |
| 2 | 09/16 | Introduction Syllabus Alphabet | Practice Alphabet Read Intro and chapter 1 Practice 20 min 5 times this week Practice 30 minutes with someone |
| 3 | 09/23 | Intro and History PP Alphabet practice “Hi, my name is.. I am hearing” Fingerspelling | Practice 20 min 5 times this week Practice 30 minutes with someone 5 Phrases |
| 4 | 09/30 | Quick recap Intro and Chapter 1 Fingerspelling Practice Activity ASL is more than just signs Formulating Phrases | Practice 20 min 5 times this week Practice 30 minutes with someone 5 Phrases |
| 5 | 10/07 | Test over chapter 1& Intro Chapter 2 Practice Activity | Practice 20 min 5 times this week Practice 30 minutes with someone 5 Phrases |
| 6 | 10/14 | Quiz over chapter 2 Chapter 3 Practice Activity | Practice 20 min 5 times this week Practice 30 minutes with someone 5 Phrases |
| 7 | 10/21 | Quiz over chapter 3 Chapter 4 Practice Activity | Practice 20 min 5 times this week Practice 30 minutes with someone 5 Phrases |
| 8 | 10/28 | In class demonstration Group Activity | Practice 20 min 5 times this week Practice 30 minutes with someone 5 Phrases |
| Session 2 | |||
| 9 | 11/11 | Test over chapters 1-4 Chapter 5 Practice Activity | Practice 20 min 5 times this week Practice 30 minutes with someone 5 Phrases |
| 10 | 11/18 | Quiz over chapter 5 Chapter 6 Practice Activity | Practice 20 min 5 times this week Practice 30 minutes with someone 5 Phrases |
| 11 | 12/02 | Quiz over chapter 6 Chapter 7 Practice Activity | Practice 20 min 5 times this week Practice 30 minutes with someone 5 Phrases |
| 12 | 12/9 | Quiz over chapter 7 Chapter 8 Practice Activity | Practice 20 min 5 times this week Practice 30 minutes with someone 5 Phrases |
| 13 | 12/16 | Quiz over chapter 8 Chapter 9 Practice Activity | Practice 20 min 5 times this week Practice 30 minutes with someone 5 Phrases |
| 14 | 01/13 | “See what I am saying” documentary | Practice 20 min 5 times this week Practice 30 minutes with someone 5 Phrases |
| 15 | 01/20 | Test over chapters 5-9 Chapter 10 Practice Activity | Practice 20 min 5 times this week Practice 30 minutes with someone 5 Phrases |
| 16 | 01/27 | Silent Lunch | Practice 20 min 5 times this week Practice 30 minutes with someone 5 Phrases |
| Session 3 | |||
| 17 | 02/10 | In class demonstration Group Activity | Practice 20 min 5 times this week Practice 30 minutes with someone 5 Phrases |
| 18 | 02/17 | Quiz over chapter 10 Chapter 11 Practice Activity | Practice 20 min 5 times this week Practice 30 minutes with someone 5 Phrases |
| 19 | 02/24 | Quiz over chapter 11 Chapter 12 Practice Activity | Practice 20 min 5 times this week Practice 30 minutes with someone 5 Phrases |
| 20 | 03/03 | Quiz over chapter 12 Chapter 13 Practice Activity | Practice 20 min 5 times this weekPractice 30 minutes with someone 5 Phrases |
| 21 | 03/10 | In class demonstrations Group activity | Practice 20 min 5 times this week Practice 30 minutes with someone 5 Phrases |
| 22 | 03/17 | Test over chapters 9-13 Chapter 14Practice Activity | Practice 20 min 5 times this week Practice 30 minutes with someone 5 Phrases |
| 23 | 03/24 | Unreached people group How to sign songs Video Demonstrations | Practice 20 min 5 times this week Practice 30 minutes with someone 5 Phrases |
| 24 | 03/31 | Song Practice | Practice with your group this week |
| Session 4 | |||
| 25 | 04/14 | Song Presentation | No homework |
| 26 | 04/21 | Quiz over chapter 14Chapter 15Practice Activity | Practice 20 min 5 times this week Practice 30 minutes with someone 5 Phrases |
| 27 | 04/28 | Quiz over chapter 15Chapter 16Practice Activity | Practice 20 min 5 times this week Practice 30 minutes with someone 5 Phrases |
| 28 | 05/05 | Quiz over chapter 16Chapter 17Practice Activity | Practice 20 min 5 times this week Practice 30 minutes with someone 5 Phrases |
| 29 | 05/12 | Test over chapter 14-17 | Practice 20 min 5 times this week Practice 30 minutes with someone 5 Phrases |
| 30 | 05/19 | Silent Lunch | Study for Exams |
| 31 | 05/26 | Final Exam Part 1 Comprehension Test | |
| 32 | 06/02 | Finals Exam Part 2 Sign Test | ENJOY SUMMER BREAK! |