SPASL_A American Sign Language and Culture A

Pan-university studies
Autumn 2013
Extent and Intensity
1/4/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Thomas Korn (lecturer)
Rebecca Lovitch (lecturer)
Timothy Eugene Curry, MSc (assistant)
Mgr. et Mgr. Tomáš Sklenák (assistant)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Petr Peňáz
Support Centre for Students with Special Needs
Contact Person: Mgr. et Mgr. Tomáš Sklenák
Supplier department: Support Centre for Students with Special Needs
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SPASL_A/T01: Mon 7. 10. to Fri 20. 12. Mon 9:00–10:55 Učebna S10 (56), Wed 10:00–11:55 Učebna S10 (56), T. Korn, R. Lovitch, T. Sklenák, Nepřihlašuje se. Určeno pro studenty se zdravotním postižením.
SPASL_A/T02: Mon 7. 10. to Fri 20. 12. Mon 17:00–18:55 Učebna S10 (56), Thu 16:00–17:55 Učebna S10 (56), T. Korn, R. Lovitch, T. Sklenák, Nepřihlašuje se. Určeno pro studenty se zdravotním postižením.
Prerequisites
SOUHLAS
Knowledge of Czech or any other Sign Language - B1 level (CEFR).
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
-demonstrate ability to comprehend and produce basic vocabulary, grammar and sentences in American Sign Language
-participate in American Sign Language conversations incorporating discourse features, backchanneling and turn-taking cues
-synthesize cultural and historical knowledge associated with American Sign Language and the ASL community
Syllabus
  • ASL will be taught through tailored, customized themes (e.g.
  • Introductions, School, Family, Giving Directions)
  • Increasing fluency in ASL conversations, narratives and performances
  • Cultural and historical anecedotes will be shared through ASL
  • Basic technology skills (video) will also be covered.
Literature
  • Studenti si nemusí kupovat učebnici. Učitelé vytvoří speciální materiály ve formě videí a aktivit volně dostupných na internetu.
Teaching methods
Lecture to introduce vocabulary and structure with plenty of opportunities for practice through interactive activities.
Assessment methods
Comprehension and production will be assessed through multiple formal assessment measures as well as alternative assessment techniques such as narratives, performances, dialogues measured by the use of a rubric.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Znalost českého nebo jiného znakového jazyka na úrovni B1.
  • Enrolment Statistics (recent)
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