Instructor American Sign Language III

Les Yoakum, CI and CT, LA-V Spring 2020

Office Hours:
TR 3:15-4:00 pm, and by appt. ASLS 201-101
Office: CP01-115E-21 (CRN 20030)
Email: [email protected] TR 4:00-5:15 PM
Phone: 504.671.6308 CP01-111w2

Assessments Required Resources

Bird of a Different Feather (quizzes) 30% Bird of a Different Feather / For a Decent Living
Video Expressives (3) 30% S. Supalla & B. Bahan
Signing Naturally 4 (quizzes) 12% ISBN - 13: 978-1-58121-054-5
NMS Assignment 3%
Class Participation 10% Signing Naturally Level 3
Final Exam 15% Authors –Mikos, Smith & Lentz
ISBN – 13: 978-1-58121-135-1

Internet access, webcam, Canvas, and DCC Email

Course Description and Goal
Description: Builds on skills learned in American Sign Language (ASL) II. Focus is on more complex ASL
grammatical features and vocabulary, short stories, narratives, and dialogues. Information about the Deaf
Community and Deaf culture is included. Course instruction is primarily in ASL.

Goal: This course is designed to expand the students’ ASL grammatical features and vocabulary and to
develop a deeper awareness when interacting with members of the Deaf community.
Student Learning Outcomes
As a result of learning in this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate appropriate use of
advanced grammatical and structural features of ASL; Demonstrate speed and fluency in expressive
and receptive ASL skills; Incorporate a more advanced vocabulary in signed conversations; and
discuss characteristics of ASL and Deaf culture.

Course Content
Material covered in this class include, but in not limited to: Grammatical features and nonmanual markers
of ASL; Intermediate ASL vocabulary; (unforgettable moments, interesting facts, explaining rules, telling
about accidents, money, and decisions); Advanced storytelling techniques in ASL; Communication strategies
used by the Deaf Community; and a deeper understanding of Deaf Culture.

Course Grading ASL Lab Syllabus Changes

A = 90-100 Students a STRONGLY encouraged This syllabus is subject to change

B = 80-89 to visit and spend time in the ASL at the discretion of the instructor.
C = 70-79 lab analyzing videos, chatting in Changes will be provided as an
D = 60-69 sign language (NO VOICE addendum to the syllabus.
F = 0-59 ALLOWED) and getting exposure Student learning outcomes and
FN = Failure for non-attendance to a wide variety of signing styles. course objectives will not change.
 Student Grade Worksheet

NOTE: Any grade dispute must be brought to the instructor’s attention within 7 days of grade posting.
This COMPLETED TO DATE grade sheet must be brought to ANY meeting regarding grades.
NAME: SEMESTER: Spring 2020
ASLS 201- 101 Time: 4:00 – 5:15 pm
Due Date Assignment Possible My Points Comments

BODF - Ch 1 3
BODF - Ch 2 3
BODF - Ch 3 3
BODF - Ch 4 3
BODF - Ch 5 3
BODF - Ch 6 3
BOFD - Ch 7 3
BOFD - Ch 8 3
BODF - Ch 9 3
CI Response Paper - (BODF Ch 8) 3
Bird of a Different Feather Total 30

SN3 - Moving Violation 3

SN3 - Car Accident 3
SN3 - Buying a Car 3
SN3 - Deciding to Marry 3
Signing Naturally Quizzes Total 12

NMS Assignment 3
In-class Assignment Total 3

Expressive 1 – Unforgettable Moment 5

Expressive 2 – Fable w/Moral 10
Expressive 3 – Board/Card Game 15
Expressive Total 30

Class Participation - (25 * 0.4) 10

Comprehensive Exam 15

TOTAL 100
 Course Calendar

Class Date Class Lesson Homework and Assignments Due Date

1T Jan 21 Class Introductions REVIEW all previous sign vocabulary Ongoing

ASL Conversational Openers

2R Jan 23 Course Overview READ ASL as a Second Language (Canvas) Jan 28

SOI PowerPoint PRINT ASL Conv Expressions Worksheet Jan 28

3T Jan 28 ASL as a Second Language Discussion

ASL Conversational Expressions

4R Jan 30 Non-Manual Signals in ASL QUIZ BODF Chapter 1 — The Eggs Feb 4
Start SN Unit 18
5T Feb 4 Non-Manual Signals in ASL Print and practice a short paragraph with 6 Feb 6
BODF 1 Literary/Cultural Discussion NMS for next class
SN Unit 18 SN Unit 18
6R Feb 6 NMS Presentations QUIZ BODF Chapter 2 — Search for a Cure Feb 11
SN Unit 18

7T Feb 11 NMS Presentations VIDEO - Exp #1 – Unforgettable Moment Feb 18

BODF 2 Literary/Cultural Discussion Write an outline for your “Moment” for class Feb 13
SN Unit 18, also review pages 14-15
8R Feb 13 No Vertical Videos QUIZ BODF Chapter 3 — The School Years Feb 18
Prep/Practice “Moment” SN Unit 18

9T Feb 18 PP Lecture — Classifiers SN Unit 19 Feb 20

BODF 3 Literary/Cultural Discussion
VIDEO Exp #1 DUE
10 R Feb 20 PP Lecture — Pluralization QUIZ BODF Chapter 4 — Vocational Training *Feb 27
Conceptual Accuracy / MM Words SN Unit 19

TUES Feb 25 Mardi Gras Holiday – NO CLASSES

11 R Feb 27 PP Lecture — Sentence Types SN Unit 19

BODF 4 Literary/Cultural Discussion

12 T Mar 3 PP Lecture — Pronominalization SN Unit 19 – Practice all phrases (seriously)

Practice phrases

13 R Mar 5 In class phrases from SN Unit 19 QUIZ BODF Chapter 5 — Out in the World Mar 10
SN Unit 20

14 T Mar 10 Watch BODF Part 1 VIDEO - Exp #2 — Fable w/moral Mar 17

BODF 5 Literary/Cultural Discussion Write your Fable outline for class Thursday
SN Unit 20 SN Unit 20
15 R Mar 12 Watch Fables examples QUIZ BODF Chapter 6 — The Bird World Mar 17
Prep/Practice “Fable” SN Unit 20
SN Unit 20
16 T Mar 17 VIDEO Exp #2 DUE SN Unit 20
PP Lecture — Verb Types Practice all rules on pages 54-60 for class
BODF 6 Literary/Cultural Discussion
17 R Mar 19 In class presentations (Rules p. 54-60) QUIZ BODF Chapter 7 — Return to Eagle Mar 24
World
Start SN Unit 21
18 T Mar 24 PP Lecture — Locatives/Distributional SN Unit 21 - Horse Incidents
BODF 7 Literary/Cultural Discussion
SN Unit 21
19 R Mar 26 Conceptual Accuracy/MM Words QUIZ BODF Chapter 8 — The Operation Mar 31
SN Unit 21
PAPER — Cochlear Implant Response Paper Apr 2
20 T Mar 31 PP Lecture — Time/Temporal Aspect Outline your expressive for “Game” for next
BODF 8 Literary/Cultural Discussion class (review pages 64-67)
SN Unit 21 SN 21
21 R Apr 2 PAPER DUE — CI Response QUIZ BODF Chapter 9 - The Flight Apr 7
Prep/Practice “Board/Card Game” VIDEO - Exp #3 – Explain a Board Game *Apr 14
SN Unit 21
22 T Apr 7 Watch BODF Part 2 SN Unit 22
BODF 9 Literary/Cultural Discussion
SN Unit 22
THUR Apr 9 Spring Break – NO CLASSES

23 T Apr 14 Video Exp #3 Due QUIZ - Terrylene’s Moving Violation (p 95- Apr 16
BODF Part 2/CI Discussion 101)
SN Unit 22
24 R Apr 16 FLEX QUIZ - Missy’s Car Accident (p 102 — 104) Apr 21
Conceptual Accuracy / MM Words SN Unit 22

25 T Apr 21 FLEX QUIZ - Buying a Car (pages 118 – 122) Apr 23

Conceptual Accuracy / MM Words SN Unit 23 pages 137 – 145

26 R Apr 23 FLEX QUIZ - Deciding to Marry (page 138) Apr 28

Practice phrases SN Unit 23 practice pages 146 — 154

27 T Apr 28 Kahoot! SN Unit 23

28 R Apr 30 Comprehensive Test

Hibernia Center

FINAL MAY 5 Tuesday @ 3:30pm Attendance is mandatory. If you do not

This day will be used for graduating attend this event, your grade for the
students’ portfolio presentations. Comprehensive Test will be “0”.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
 Classroom Policies

The following classroom policies are set forth.

Non-compliance with these policies may result in disciplinary proceedings.

A – Attendance/Participation
• Should you need to miss a class, you may attend another section (day/time) I teach.
• Coming to class late or leaving early will affect your attendance/participation grade.
• Late admission on test days is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If the testing sign is on the door, do not enter.
• If you decide to withdraw from this course, it is your responsibility to do so.
• It is STRONGLY recommended each student find a “study buddy” for practice and missed information.
• I will not re-teach information missed due to absences. Contact your study buddy.
• Students are expected to participate in classroom activities and discussions.
• Students are expected to communicate in sign language, with few exceptions.
• Students will be “in front” of the class for expressive assignments.
B – Behavior
• Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner fitting an academic environment.
• This class is taught using a “no voice” approach. Talking without permission is prohibited.
• When questions arise during class, students should sign, gesture, act-out or write their questions.
• Intentional obstruction or disruption of the teaching and/or learning environment is prohibited.
• Talking/Disruption: First offense, lose half of your participation points (0.2) for the day.
• Talking/Disruption: Second offense, lose all participation points (0.4), marked absent, asked to leave.
C — Prohibited
• Phones, smart watches, texting, children, eating/gum, earbuds, talking, sleeping, dark glasses & hats.
• If asked to leave class for any violation, you must meet with me during office hours before you will be
allowed to return to class.
• Phone/Texting: First offense, lose half of your participation points (0.2) for the day.
• Phone/Texting: Second offense, lose all participation points (0.4), marked absent, asked to leave.
D – Assignments/Grades
• All assignments are due on or before the dates listed.
• Video Expressives must be submitted in Canvas, following the guidelines posted. Email and/or other
formats will not be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• No homework, quizzes, papers or any other assignments will be accepted late.
• No make-up tests, quizzes or extra credit will be given, and lowest test score will not be dropped.
• Disputed grades must be brought to the instructor’s attention within 7 days of posting for review.
• No grades will be discussed without a Student Grade Worksheet completed to date.
E — Communication
• DCC Email is the preferred communication method. Check your email often.
• Academic language is a must. “Text message” language/slang will receive no response.
• Email subject line MUST be accurate. DO NOT REPLY TO AN EMAIL UNRELATED TO YOUR ISSUE.
• If the answer to your question can be found in the syllabus, I will not respond.
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