This course is designed to provide the student with additional skills in sign language. The student will become familiar with history of signs, reviewing manual alphabet, and advanced vocabulary.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
If a student scores 70% (C) or higher on each of the ten tests, he/she will have proven mastery of the first outcome.
- By the end of the semester, students will demonstrate knowledge of conceptually Accurate Signed English.
- By the end of the semester, students will have an opportunity to sharpen their written expression through the use of a writing assignment which shows their understanding of the deaf population in our community.
- Reviewing of beginning signs and vocabulary.
- Different communication systems.
- Numbers and money.
- Differences between signed English and ASL.
- Finger spelling.
- Making sentences.
- Conversation and receptive practice.
- Signing at restaurants for meals and conversation.
- Lecture and demonstration
- Small group activities
- Role playing
- Individual and group presentations
- Individual projects
- Audio/visual
- Textbooks.
- Audio-visual aids.
- Handouts.
- Sign games.
- Guest speakers.
Outcome 1.
- Students will be required to read their textbook and other assigned readings, and their comprehension, critical analysis, and ability to apply their new found knowledge will be measured by classroom discussion, classroom demonstrations and weekly tests.
- Students will be required to engage in receptive practice with other students in class, write a narration paper and take nine weekly tests.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.