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Gallaudet University GSR 103 - American Sign Language & Deaf Studies (3) Syllabus - Fall 2009
******************************************************************************* Instructor: Raychelle Harris Classroom: HMB S231 E-mail: raychelle.harris@gallaudet.edu Class schedule: M/W 9 10:20 am Office: SLCC 1211 Office hours: M/W 10:20-12 & by appointment ******************************************************************************* COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on the critical ASL skills that students need to succeed in a variety of academic settings. Course topics include critical analysis of ideas and their synthesis, grammar and language variety, and such rhetorical elements as audience, style, and persona. This course also explores various ways of how ideology, place and technology play in the construction of the Deaf self. Prerequisite: Qualifying performance on ASL assessment. GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES GSR 103 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Language & Communication a. Articulate effectively and appropriately using the grammar, mechanics, and registers of ASL. b. Demonstrate ability to analyze and produce ASL as text using ASL and English literature. c. Demonstrate ability to perform ASL presentations. d. Develop skills in video production. 2. Critical Thinking a. Develop skills in critical analysis of ASL texts and/or literature. b. Develop ability to synthesize deaf themes into ASL texts. 3. Identity & Culture a. Examine the role of language in deaf lives. 4. Knowledge & Inquiry a. Recognize and analyze historical perspectives towards ASL. b. Identify and interpret various global language issues through multiple lens. 5. Ethics & Social Responsibility a. Exhibit intellectual honesty, respect, and integrity in ASL discourse and products. Course Outcome
1.a Articulate effectively and appropriately using the grammar, mechanics, and registers of ASL.

GU Outcomes
1.1, 1.3,

Assessment Projects/Learning Opportunites for Course Outcomes 1.a MyThread assignments 1.b Video essays &

Assessment Tools
1.a ASL rubric 1.b ASL rubric

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1.b Demonstrate ability to analyze and produce ASL as text using ASL and English literature. 1.c Demonstrate ability to perform ASL presentations. 1.d Develop skills in video production. 2.a Develop skills in critical analysis of ASL texts and/or literature. 2.b Develop ability to synthesize deaf themes into ASL texts. 3.a Examine the role of language in deaf lives. 4.a Recognize and analyze historical perspectives towards ASL. 4.b Identify and interpret various global language issues through multiple lens. 5.a Exhibit intellectual honesty, respect, and integrity in ASL discourse and products. 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 5.5 1.1, 4.1, 5.7 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 4.4 3.1, 3.3, 4.2, 4.4 1.4, 3.2, 3.3, 4.3, 4.4 1.1, 2.1, 5.4, 5.7 ASL literature assignments 1.c Team and Solo presentations Persuasion presentation 1.d In-class training & MyThread assignments and feedback 2.a Video essays & ASL literature assignments 2.b Video essays & In class debate 3.a Class lecture/discussion/videos 4.a Class lecture/discussion/videos 4.b Video essays & In class debate 5.a Proper use of citations Academic discourse ASL literature rubric 1.c ASL presentation rubric 1.d Production checklist 2.a ASL essay rubric ASL literature rubric 2.b ASL essay rubric 3.a Quizzes 4.a Quizzes 4.b ASL essay rubric 5.a Checklist

GRADING: - Participation = - Homework = - Quiz = - Deaf Organization Project =

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MATERIALS FOR THIS COURSE: - Materials will be posted in Blackboard - $5.00 for Deaf organization project POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: 1. Student Responsibilities: Participants in these seminar classes are expected to actively participate by attending class and completing assigned activities, participate in class discussions, serve in groups, complete assignments on time, respect diverse perspectives and opinions, and support your opinions and answers with reasons, explanations and documentation from a variety of sources. 2. Classroom Etiquette: Basic classroom etiquette includes turning off all electronics. Arrive on time for class, stay the entire period, and will avoid behavior that interferes with the concentration and learning of other students. Attention should be given to the instructor, guest speakers, and fellow students. 3. Attendance: You will be allowed two absences for any reason. For any additional absence, you will lose 2 points from your overall course grade for each class that you miss. (Example: If you have 4 absences and 93% for your final grade, you will instead receive a final grade of 89% after losing 4 points due to the two additional absences). Use this wisely. 4. Deadlines: Assignments are due at the beginning of class. Assignments not submitted at the beginning of class will lose 10 points and an additional 10 points the following days. For example: If your assignment is due at 9 am and its submitted at 4 pm, the assignment grade

3 5. is lowered by 10 points. If the assignment is due at 9 am and it is submitted at next day at 4 pm, the assignment grade is lowered by 20 points. Peer Network: Each student is responsible for getting access to and understanding what is expected of each assignment. Please form a strong network with your peers. If you miss a class, go to Blackboard for assignments and ask other classmates to learn about what you missed. ASL Skills Expectations Raised: We will learn and apply academic ASL, which is a specialized type of discourse for academic assignments. Use only ASL in classroom and during video assignments throughout the semester. Using written ASL terms in your typed/written work is not acceptable. Editing ASL works: You are encouraged to edit your ASL works. Be sure you attend to the class discussion regarding the mechanics and strategies to improving your work. Feel free to meet with your instructor or visit Tutorial & Instructional Programs to get the feedback as often as needed to produce the very best work possible. VisualThread: Each of you will upload your homework video into MyThread website. Some of your work may be shared with classmates for feedback. The staff in the ELearning Lab can assist you to set it up and maintain it throughout the semester. To avoid potential problems, you are not to delete any video work you have created for class.

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COURSE SCHEDULE: Monday Week 1 Aug 31 Introduction/Syllabus Review Week 2 No Class Labor Day Sept 2 WMM/iMovie/VisualThread Sept 9 Emergence of Sign Language Mise en scne Week 3 Sept 14 History of ASL Registers, Delivery & Audience Engagement Week 4 Sept 21 ASL Structure Cohesion and Organization Week 5 Sept 28 Emergence of Deaf Community Week 6 Oct 5 International Sign Language Week 7 Oct 12 - [Midterm Week] Ideology of Language/Identity ASL Sept 30
Sense of Belonging: Place and Identity

Wednesday

Assignments First Essay ASL biography

Sept 16 ASL Structure Language Use & Sign Production Sept 23 ASL Structure

Summary Essay

Class Discussion

Narrative Essay Deaf Organization Project B.D.F: Ch. 1, The Egg Descriptive Essay
B.D.F: Ch. 2, Search for a Cure

Oct 7 Ideology of Language/Identity Oct 14 - [Midterm Week] Literature (types)

4 Week 8 Oct 19 ASL Literature (structure) Week 9 Oct 26 Audism Unveiled movie Week 10 Nov 2 Student presentation on ASL Literature Week 11 Nov 9 Oct 21 Linguicism Oct 28 Audism/Oppression Nov 4 Student presentation on ASL Literature Nov 11 Power of persuasion: How to give a persuasive presentation Nov 17 Deaf Organizations Presentation Nov 26 Thanksgiving Holiday Dec 2 Through Deaf Eyes movie Dec 9 Future of ASL and Deaf People Last day of class * B.D.F: Bird of a Different Feather Syllabus and schedule are subject to change. You will be notified if there are any changes. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY STATEMENT STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Students who need special services or accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSWD), located in SAC Room 1022
B.D.F: Ch. 7, Return to the Eagle World

Summary Essay
B.D.F: Ch. 3, The School Years

Narrative Essay
B.D.F: Ch. 4, Vocational Training

ABC/Handshape Story B.D.F: Ch. 5, Out in the World B.D.F: Ch. 6, The Bird World

Week 12 Nov 16 DeVIA Week 13 Nov 24 No class Week 14 Nov 30 Deaf Organizations Presentation Week 15 Dec 7 Future of ASL and Deaf People

Descriptive Essay B.D.F: Ch. 8, The Operation Final Essay B.D.F: Ch. 9, The Flight