SPASL01 American Sign Language I

Pan-university studies
Spring 2016
Extent and Intensity
1/4/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Noe Turcios, M.A. (lecturer)
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
Wed 24. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Wed 12:00–13:35 107, Thu 25. 2. to Fri 20. 5. Thu 17:00–18:35 107
Prerequisites
SOUHLAS
Knowledge of Czech or any other Sign Language equivalent 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 8 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/8, only registered: 0/8, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/8
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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.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Znalost českého nebo jiného znakového jazyka na úrovni B1.
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