DELGADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ASLS 150: DEAF CULTURE
SECTION: W01 / CRN: 10917
COURSE DESCRIPTION / GOAL
Welcome!
• This 3-credit hour course uses a
sociolinguistic and historical perspective
to explore the Deaf community’s culture,
language, education, political
movements, art, and literature.
• This course is designed to provide a
basic understanding of Deaf history and
culture.
• Prerequisites: eligibility for ENGL 101
• This is not a sign language skills course.
• This does not meet General Education
requirements.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
• This course involves a variety of
activities that introduce you to the Deaf-
World.
• This is an online class. It does not meet
face-to-face.
• All assignments are available the first
day of class. Weekly assignments are
due Sundays by 11pm.
• It is your responsibility to keep up with
due dates for each assignment.
• You are responsible for your own learning and are expected to be an active learner.
• If you decide to withdraw from any course, it is your responsibility to do so. Not
withdrawing will result in a final grade of ‘F.’ Note the last day to drop in the Academic
Calendar.
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ONLINE SUNDAYS
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS
ONLINE CLASSES
• Online courses are no different from face-to-
face classes. You are expected to login
regularly.
• If you miss three (3) scheduled assignments,
access to Canvas may be removed. To
regain access, you will need to meet with the
instructor.
• You are expected to spend as much time for
this class as you would for a face-to-face
class. A person taking an online class can
expect to spend at least the same amount of
time. In total, a student should plan on
spending from nine to 14 hours per week on
an online class.
• Because this class meets online, you may
feel somewhat disconnected. If at any time
you need to ask a question or clarify
information, please contact the instructor or a
classmate.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
As a result of learning, you should be able to:
✓ discuss educational implications of deafness
✓ identify characteristics of ASL as an element
of Deaf culture
✓ discuss historical characteristics of Deaf
culture
CANVAS
• Documents, assignments, and resources
relevant to this course are posted online.
• Use LoLA user name and password to log in.
• Check Canvas often.
Disclaimer: This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the
instructor. Changes will be distributed via email or Canvas.
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COLLEGE POLICIES

ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT

Delgado Community College requires that students adhere to the highest standards of academic integrity.
Students are entrusted to be honest in every phase of their academic life and to present as their own work
only that which is genuinely theirs. Cheating, plagiarism, violation of test conditions, complicity in dishonest
behavior, or other falsification of academic work is a serious breach of College standards. Plagiarism is
defined as any attempt to represent the work of another as one's own original work. More specifically,
plagiarism is the direct appropriation of the language, thoughts, or ideas of another--either literally or in
paraphrase--without appropriate notation on the source and in such fashion as to imply that the work is
one's own original work. Depending upon the nature of the case, a student guilty of academic dishonesty
may receive penalties ranging from a grade of "F" for the work submitted to expulsion from the College.
Such penalties may be of both an academic and disciplinary nature. Please see the College Catalog for
additional information.

DISABILITIES STATEMENT
It is the general policy of Delgado Community College to provide an equal opportunity for academic
success to all students. Reasonable accommodations for a student with a disability will be made provided
the student has self-identified with the Office of Disability Services and has provided the required
documentation. Instructors will appropriately modify their methods of instruction, course and examination
requirements and general procedures to accommodate the special needs of the student provided the
academic integrity of the course or examination is not violated and the accommodation does not
jeopardize the health and welfare of all students. Accommodations will not be made without the letter of
accommodation from the Office of Disability Services. City Park Campus and Charity School of Nursing
students may contact the Office of Disability Services at (504) 671-5161 or gpeopl@dcc.edu. The office is
located in Building 2, Room 102.
ASL Courses: You must meet with your instructor to discuss specific accommodations for each course.

TITLE IX STATEMENT
Delgado Community College is committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which sexual
violence against men and women is not tolerated. Intervening in such instances helps to foster a safe
environment for all, while sending a message that his kind of behavior will not be tolerated and is
unacceptable in our community. As part of its commitment to providing an educational environment free
from discrimination, Delgado Community College complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments,
which prohibits discrimination and harassment based upon sex in an institution’s education programs and
activities. Title IX prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence, of students at Delgado
Community College sponsored activities and programs whether occurring on-campus or off-campus.
Contact information for Delgado’s Title IX Coordinator: Traci B. Smothers, (504)762-3004,
tsmoth@dcc.edu.

FN GRADE
Class attendance is required. Students must regularly and punctually attend (or interact online, if
applicable) all classes in which they are enrolled. Failure to do so may lead to a lower or failing grade in a
course and an outstanding financial obligation. Students who stop submitting assignments and attending
class for two or more consecutive weeks will earn a grade of FN and may be unofficially withdrawn from
the college. In the event that a student is withdrawn, he or she may request reinstatement; however,
instructors are not obligated to provide makeup provisions for missed coursework. See the College
Catalog for more information.

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COURSE MATERIALS
All materials are required for successful
completion of this course.
 TEXTBOOK
 Deaf Culture, Exploring Deaf
Communities in the United
States (2018). Leigh, Andrews,
and Harris. Available at
Delgado City Park bookstore.
 COMPUTER / INTERNET
 Regular access to a highspeed,
internet-enabled computer
 If you lose internet access or your
computer breaks down, you are
still expected to complete all
assignments. Computers are
available on campus.
 If technology issues arise or you get
‘locked out’ of an assignment, it is
your responsibility to contact the
instructor as soon as possible.
CANVAS
 Access Canvas for course
documents, online quizzes, and
other resources.
 Check Canvas regularly.
 EMAIL
 Preferred email as set in LoLA
 Check email regularly
DELGADO STUDENT ID
 OTHER RESOURCES
 As assigned.
• All assignments
are due as scheduled.
• Makeups, late, extra credit,
and/or 'do-over'
assignments, and/or
assignments submitted via
email are not permitted.
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Your final grade will be based on:
ASSIGNMENTS (30%)
• Orientation Quiz
Read the Syllabus and respond to statements
regarding the requirements and expectations for
this course. Multiple attempts are permitted. No
points are given, but completion is required to
access other course documents and assignments.
• Discussions (30%)
Participate in discussion forums from readings
and videos related to Deaf culture.
You must respond to at least one (1) other
student’s post for each discussion.
One attempt per discussion is permitted.
TESTS (60%)
• Complete two (2) tests on material from the
assigned readings and discussions.
• Use the Learning Objectives as a study guide.
• One attempt per test is permitted.
PROJECT (10%)
• Submit a project (paper, PowerPoint, video)
discussing a topic related to Deaf culture, the
Deaf community, ASL, or interpreting that is of
interest to you or that might relate to your current
or chosen profession.
• Format is available in Canvas. Submit as
instructed.
GRADING
• A=100-90 | B=89-80 | C=79-70 | D=69-60 | F=59-0
• Every effort will be made to post grades on
assignments by the class meeting after they are
due.
• If there is a discrepancy, grades will be reviewed
up to one week after the assignment due date
and only with a completed, up-to-date Grade
Sheet. (See Page 4). After that time, grades will
not be changed.
• Progression to the next level ASLS courses
require a final grade of “C” or better in this
course.
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COURSE SCHEDULE * NAME __________________________________ YOUR GRADES

WHAT’S DUE
DATE READINGS | DISCUSSIONS | ASSIGNMENTS
End of week by 11pm

COURSE ORIENTATION
Print Syllabus
Aug 17-
Aug 18 Orientation Quiz posted
PART I. DEAF CULTURE: YESTERDAY AND TODAY
 Get textbook Orientation Quiz _______ / ✓
Aug 19-
Read Ch 1: Deaf Culture: Past and Present
Aug 25
View/Read Preservation of Sign Language Ch1 Discussion _______ / 3 pts
Aug 26- Read Ch 2: Causes of Being Deaf, Auditory Innovations Ch 2 Discussion _______ / 3 pts
Sept 1 Read Position on Cochlear Implants
PART II. SIGNED LANGUAGES AND LEARNING
Sept 2- Read Ch 3: American Sign Language Ch3 Discussion _______ / 3 pts
Sept 8
Sept 9- Read Ch 4: Deaf Education and Deaf Culture Ch 4 Discussion _______ / 3 pts
Sept 15 View Communication Access Now
Sept 16- Read Ch 5: How Deaf Children Think, Learn, Read Ch 5 Discussion _______ / 3 pts
Sept 22 Read K-12 Educational Settings
Sept 23-
Sept 29
Sept 30- Test 1 Test 1
______ / 30 pts
Oct 6
PART III. DEAF LIVES, TECHNOLOGY, ARTS, AND OPPORTUNITIES
Oct 7- Read Ch 6: Deaf Identities Ch 6 Discussion
_______ / 3 pts
Oct 13 View 10 Deaf Kids
Oct 14- Read Ch 7: Navigating Deaf and Hearing Worlds Ch 7 Discussion
_______ / 3 pts
Oct 20
Oct 21- Read Ch 8: Technology and Accessibility Ch 8 Discussion
_______ / 3 pts
Oct 27
Oct 28- Read Ch 9: Arts, Literature, and Media Ch 9 Discussion
_______ / 3 pts
Nov 3
Nov 4- Read Ch 10: Advocating and Career Opportunities Ch 10 Discussion
_______ / 3 pts
Nov 10 Read Ch 11: Final Thoughts on Deaf Culture and Future
Nov 11- Ch 11 Discussion
_______ / 3 pts
Nov17
Nov 18- Test 2 Test 2
______ / 30 pts
Nov24
PROJECT
Nov 25- Submit Project Project
______ / 10 pts
Dec 1

* Changes to this schedule may be made as necessary. ________ / 100

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