INTR 103 American Sign Language VII Summer Semester 2017

INTR 103 American Sign Language VII Summer Semester 2017 Instructor Information: Becky Davis E-mail: becky.davis@unco.edu Office Hours: By appointment online, hours will be posted during the onsite. Class Times and Locations: Butler Room 195 (see daily schedule and roadmap below for specific dates/times) This class is conducted: 2 weeks online Summer Session: June 7-21 4 weeks onsite Summer Session: June 26 July 21 Course Description: The purpose of this lecture/lab course is to focus on the analysis and application of specific parameters of ASL, such as: classifiers, non-manual markers, fingerspelling and numbers. This course provides a review and expansion of the essential skills of American Sign Language. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of expressive and receptive skills, study of authentic and representative literacy and cultural texts, and linguistic features of ASL. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively, accurately, and creatively using American Sign Language. Pre-requisite for this course is ASL V and VI. Pre-Requisites: Prerequisite knowledge in the discipline includes American Sign Language levels 1 through 4 and INTR 101: ASL V, INTR 102: ASL VI. Course Objectives: Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to do the following: Define semantic awareness. Identify the factors that impact semantic awareness. Discuss the implications of semantic awareness for the interpreting process. Demonstrate semantic awareness in generating ASL narratives that incorporate various contextualization strategies. Demonstrate semantic awareness by selecting conceptually accurate signs for multiple meaning English lexical items. INTR 103 American Sign Language VII Page 1 of 15

Required Materials: Textbook Smith, S., Lentz, E. M., & Mikos, K. (2001). Signing naturally Level 3. San Diego, CA: DawnSign Press. (Workbook and videotext on DVD). ISBN: 978-1-58121-135-1 Media Lentz, E. (2006). The treasure. [DVD] CA: In Motion Press. ISBN: 978-0-915035-96-0. (Note: In the Roadmap this disk is referred to as Poetry.) Equipment Digital video camera/webcam for YouTube recording of homework Computer Access to UNC ASLEI Canvas class Course Requirements: This is a brief overview; full instructions are posted in your online class. Description Points Assignment 1 ASL Storytelling Preparation Complete exercises in the Signing Naturally Level 3 Student Workbook s Unit 25 as indicated in the Roadmap. 4 Assignment 2 Assignment 3 Assignment 4 Storytelling a. Three storytelling postings b. Selection of final storytelling title and rationale c. Storytelling practice d. Final storytelling in class Refer to the ASL Storytelling rubric for details on grading criteria and points for the self-analysis report. Poetry Journals (5 points for each poem) Write a journal for each set of ASL poems shown through the DVD of The Treasure. This will require submitting five journal entries. In your journal, you must include the information designated in the Poetry Journal format. News Items and Information Sessions (3 points for each) In ASL present once about current events and once about a Deaf-related topic during Current Events and Informational sessions during class. 15 25 6 Assignment 5 Debates (5 points each for debates #1 and #2) Participate in all debates. For Debates #1 and #2 submit your debate paper showing three items: pro, con and your own perspective. (No paper required for Debate #3.) (con t next page) 10 INTR 103 American Sign Language VII Page 2 of 15

Assignment 6 Assignment 7 Description Semantic Video Journals and Presentations (2 points for each journal entry, 2.5 points for two in-class presentations) Make three ASL video journal entries of a minimum of five vocabulary signs or phrases in each entry. Present twice in class, each time sharing at least five of the semantic items you have learned. Grand Presentation: Submit three possible topics with their summaries and three resources for online discussion Submit relevant documents for developing presentation 1. Biography 4. Presentation flyer 2. Outline 5. Evaluation rubric 3. Abstract Do a practice presentation in ASL. Perform a Grand Presentation including an introduction of a speaker. Attend and evaluate other students presentations. Submit a self-analysis report for your Grand Presentation The topic of your Grand Presentations will be related to Deaf community, Deaf culture, Hearing culture, ASL and/or Interpreting. The topic must be approved by the professor beforehand. Points 11 29 See the ASL Presentation rubric for details on grading criteria and points for the self-analysis report. Total score: 100 points Evaluation Method: The points for all the assignments in a course will add up to 100 points and letter grades are assigned as follows for UNDERGRADUATE classes: A = 100-91 superior achievement of course objectives B = 90-81 above average achievement of objectives (Reminder: you must maintain at least a B per class to meet graduation requirements) C/D = 80-61 below average achievement of course objectives 60 or below is considered not passing. INTR 103 American Sign Language VII Page 3 of 15

Student Code of Conduct: You are expected to practice academic honesty in every aspect of this course. Make sure you know and understand the pillars of the UNC Honor Code: Honesty, Trust, Responsibility, Respect, and Fairness. Become familiar the Student Code of Conduct, especially the section on acts of dishonesty. Students who engage in academic misconduct are subject to grading consequences with regard to this course and/or university disciplinary procedures through the office of Student Rights and Responsibilities. If you have any questions, please refer to the Student Code of Conduct found at Student Conduct Code. Sexual Misconduct/Title IX Statement: The University of Northern Colorado prohibits and will not tolerate sexual misconduct or gender-based discrimination of any kind. UNC is legally obligated to investigate sexual misconduct (including, but not limited to sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, and intimate partner violence). If you disclose an incident of sexual misconduct to a faculty member, they have an obligation to report it to UNC s Title IX Coordinator. Disclosure may include communication in-person, via email/phone/text message, or through in/out of class assignments. If you wish to speak confidentially about an incident of sexual misconduct, please contact the UNC Counseling Center (970-351-2496) or the Assault Survivors Advocacy Program (970-351-4040). If you would like to learn more about sexual misconduct or report an incident, please visit www.unco.edu/sexualmisconduct. Equity and Inclusion Statement The University of Northern Colorado embraces the diversity of students, faculty, and staff, honors the inherent dignity of each individual, and welcomes their unique perspectives, behaviors, and worldviews. In this course, people of all races, religions, national origins, sexual orientations, ethnicities, genders and gender identities, cognitive, physical, and behavioral abilities, socioeconomic backgrounds, regions, immigrant statuses, military or veteran statuses, size and/or shapes are strongly encouraged to share their rich array of perspectives and experiences. Course content and campus discussions will heighten your awareness to each other s individual and intersecting identities. The Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities (located in Decker Hall) serves as resource to anyone seeking support or with questions about equity and inclusion at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). If you are a witness to or experience acts of bias at UNC and would like to learn more about bias response or report a bias incident, please visit Bias Response at http://www.unco.edu/biasresponse/. INTR 103 American Sign Language VII Page 4 of 15

Course Roadmap Use this as your map while traveling on your educational journey. All the information you need to complete the course is here in one location. Use the last column to check off each item as you complete it. Icons in the roadmap are used to indicate activities, assignments worth points for grading, and nonweb activities (readings, DVDs, etc.). Dates before or next to any activity indicate specific dates for that item. Points Dates Activities Done! Week 1 Online: Key ASL Elements and Features 6/7 Wed 6/8 Thurs 6/9 Fri 6/12 Mon 6/13 Tue 1.1 Welcome and Introductions Online Discussion: Post an introduction of yourself in ASL using YouTube and post your English version of ASL in your online discussion on Canvas. In addition to introducing yourself, what do you expect to learn from this course? 1.2 Key elements used in ASL storytelling Workbook: Read Unit 25: Storytelling, pp. 196 203. Videotext: Signing Naturally Level 3: Unit 25 Storytelling Assignment 1 Homework: Complete Exercise 1 p. 204. Identify and practice features that maintain continuity. (Time signs, modified verbs, & transitions) 1.3 ASL linguistic features in ASL poetry Literature and Poetry: Read notes about Important Building Blocks for ASL Poetry. 1.4 ASL linguistic features in poems ASL Poetry DVD: View the poem Travel with Malz, the Next Generation and Eye Music. 1.5 Develop three Deaf-related topic options Introduction to the Grand Presentation in ASL: Review Deaf-related topics listing and conduct preliminary literary research on three possible Deafrelated topics to be narrowed down for presenting in ASL as the Grand Presentation. Guidelines can be found in Canvas. Consider ASL vocabulary, grammar and historical and cultural aspects. The Grand Presentation will occur on-site during the last week of classes. Reminder: Read ahead and start working on Assignment 7. Due Friday, July 21 st. INTR 103 American Sign Language VII Page 5 of 15

6/14-6/15 Wed & Thurs 6/16 Fri 6/19 Mon 6/20 Tues Week 2 Online: ASL Story Preparation 2.1 Develop three possible stories appropriate for ASL storytelling Assignment 2 Online Discussion: Post your 3 story titles in the discussion forum and provide the following details by 6/19. 1. Main storyline of each of the 3 stories you are contemplating. 2. Name three or more characters and their roles in each of the stories. 3. Describe at least two different locations and an occurrence over a period of at least two days in each story. 4. Identify at least two special language features you will use in your story. Provide your perspective to at least one other student regarding their selection by 6/21. 2.2 DUE: Exemplify, classify, and summarize the two poems into your journal Assignment 3: ASL Poetry Journals #1 & #2 Submit under Assignments in Canvas: Travel with Malz, the Next Generation and Eye Music. 2.3 Select a story to use for ASL storytelling Workbook Unit 25: Review signs on pp. 205 207 in your workbook. Practice signing the three stories and select the one to use. Assignment 1 Homework: Complete Exercise 2 on p. 208. Practice presenting your story title following the guidelines in workbook. Note: You are encouraged to consult with classmates via Canvas Conferences, email, phone, hangouts, etc. 2.4 Identify and explain specific key elements Workbook Unit 25: Begin work on your best story by writing a half-page draft summary including the key elements required and your rationale for choosing this story. Review guidelines on p. 209 in your workbook. Due 6/21. 2.5 Analyze, compare, and summarize the ASL linguistic features in Baseball game and Silence Oh Painful ASL Poetry DVD View the poems Baseball game and Silence Oh Painful. INTR 103 American Sign Language VII Page 6 of 15

2.6 Develop a written summary of your selected story Storytelling Workbook Unit 25: pp. 209 220. Assignment 2 Online Discussion: Finalize your draft summary and post it to the lesson 10 discussion forum, include your rationale for choosing your best story. Provide feedback to other students summaries. Wed 2.7 DUE: Summarize possible Grand Presentation topics and 6/21 submit form Assignment 7 Online Discussion: Post summaries of three possible topics to the discussion and provide feedback to other students summaries. Assignment 7: Submit the topics form to the Assignment Tool 2.8 Creation of story in ASL Storytelling Presentation: Begin preparations for developing your storytelling presentation. Follow guidelines stated on pp. 224 228 in your workbook. Note: Live presentations will occur during 3rd and 4th day of onsite classes. 6/21 2.9 DUE: Exemplify, classify, and summarize the two poems into your journal ASL Poetry: Journals #3 & #4 - Submit under Assignments in Canvas: Baseball Game and Silence Oh Painful. JUNE 23-26 TRAVEL TIME - SAFE TRAVELS SEE YOU ONSITE! Week 3 ONSITE: ASL Conversations - Everyday Life Day 1 - Monday 6/26 8:30 10:30 AM Summer Orientation ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2:15 4:15 PM Class Welcome Class Introductions Review Course Schedule Expectations Lecture: Introduction of major components of ASL semantics Introducing three major areas of ASL Semantics for vocabulary and sentence building. INTR 103 American Sign Language VII Page 7 of 15

6/27 1:00p 4:30p Day 2 -Tuesday 3.2 Lecture: Selection of current events/news items Assignment 4 News Items: Criteria for presenting News Items in ASL will be discussed including students assigned dates and topics. 3.3 Lecture/Discussion: Guidelines for Deaf community related information session topics Assignment 4 Information Sessions: Various topics related to Deaf community will be discussed and student assigned dates and topics will be determined. 3.4 Lecture: Components of a debate Assignment 5 Debate: Pros and Cons in a Debate Rationales for Pros and Cons Introduction of Issues Debate Etiquette Students will receive a list of issues to begin their research on pros and cons for each issue. Debate dates will be provided. 3.5 Work on storytelling and exchanging suggestions Students will practice their storytelling and provide feedback to one another. 3.6 Lecture: Guidance for Assignment 7: Grand Presentation Purpose Formal vs. Consultative Registers Do s and Don ts of a Presentation Selection of Presentation Topic Lab 1a 3.7 Work in class: Record storytelling and collect peers ideas Storytelling Practice: Students are to come prepared with their digital camera and practice recording their ASL storytelling; and collect classmates feedback from peers. Lab 1b 3.8 Work in class: Development of presentation in ASL Lab/Homework: Conduct further research on Deafrelated topic chosen for the Grand Presentation. 6/28 8:30- noon Day 3 - Wednesday 3.9 Discuss current event topics Incorporating new ASL vocabulary and use appropriate ASL grammar Assignment 4 News Item (5 minutes): Assigned students will present current events news. Other students will provide feedback. INTR 103 American Sign Language VII Page 8 of 15

3.10 Deaf-related information presentation - Incorporating new ASL vocabulary and use appropriate ASL grammar Assignment 4 Information session (5-10 minutes): Assigned students will present information about a Deafrelated topic. 3.11 Lecture: Components of a Grand Presentation Types of Presentations (informational, persuasive, demonstration, etc.) Biography Presentation Outline Discourse Markers Reminder: Read ahead and begin working on your Biography and Outline typed using 12 pt. font, with References. Due on 7/7. Lab 2a 3.12 Work in class: Storytelling Storytelling: Final practice on storytelling with classmates feedback. Self-Analysis paper: Work on the format on your selfanalysis paper for ASL storytelling. Lab 2b 3.13 Work in class: Assignment 5 Debate Issue #1 Conduct research on a topic. Prepare an outline with rationales. Begin practice signing for Space Exploration: A Necessity or a Frill. Consult with classmates for feedback. 6/29 1:00-4:30 PM Day 4 - Thursday 3.14 Current event presentations Assignment 4 News Item (5 minutes): Assigned students will present current events news. Other students will provide feedback. 3.15 Deaf-related informational presentations Assignment 4 Information Session (5-10 minutes): Assigned students will present information about a Deafrelated topic. 3.16 Lecture: Grand Presentation clarity and advertising Guidelines for developing an Abstract Details required for Grand Presentation Flyer Reminder: Begin working on Abstract and Flyer. Due 7/10. INTR 103 American Sign Language VII Page 9 of 15

3.17 Debate #1 Assignment 5 Debate on Issue #1: Space Exploration: A Necessity or a Frill : Be prepared to engage in a debate to discuss Pros and Cons on the above topic. Submit to the Assignment Tool your outline of Pros and Cons. 3.18 Storytelling Assignment 2 Storytelling Time. Present your story in ASL and have it video recorded for your self-analysis. Lab 4a 3.19 Work in class: Storytelling review and self-assessment Storytelling: View your ASL storytelling and complete your self-analysis. Reminder: Read ahead and begin work on your Storytelling Self- Analysis Report. Due 7/8. Lab 4b 3.20 Work in class: Grand Presentation clarity and advertising: Complete the Biography and the Outline Continue work on Abstract and Flyer 6/30 1:00p- 4:30p Day 5 - Friday 4.1 Current event presentations Assignment 4 News Item (5 minutes) 4.2 Deaf-related informational presentations Assignment 4 Information Session (5-10 minutes) 4.3 Lecture: Grand Presentation clarity and advertising Guidelines for developing an Abstract Details required for Grand Presentation Flyer Reminder: Begin working on Abstract and Flyer. Due Friday 7/7. 4.4 Debate #1 continued Assignment 5 Debate on Issue #1: Space Exploration: A Necessity or a Frill : Be prepared to engage in a debate to discuss Pros and Cons on the above topic. DUE: If you haven t already, submit your outline of Pros, Cons, and perspective to the Assignment Tool. 4.5 Storytelling Time Assignment 2 Storytelling Time. Present your story in ASL and have it video recorded for your self-analysis. INTR 103 American Sign Language VII Page 10 of 15

Lab 4a 4.6 Work in class: Review and self-assessment Storytelling: View your ASL storytelling and complete your self-analysis for storytelling. Reminder: Read ahead and begin work on your Storytelling Self- Analysis Report. Due 7/8. Lab 4b 4.7 Work in class: Grand Presentation clarity and flyer Presentation: Complete your Biography and Outline Continue work on Abstract and Flyer 4.12 Review and Reflection - Week 4 Share your learning experiences Week 5 Onsite: ASL Conversation Meaning and Culture 7/3 3:00-4:30p Day 6 - Monday 4.8 DUE: Semantic Video Journal #1 DUE: Assignment 7 - Biography and Presentation Outline Lecture: Quick review of semantics Semantic terms and phrases: Activity #1 Be prepared to present in ASL at least 5 semantics terms or phrases today. 4.10 Lecture: ASL features and discourse markers used for the opening and closing of formal presentations Opening/Closing Discourse markers Lab 5 4.11 Work in class: If more time is needed for Assignment 2 Storytelling Time. Present your story in ASL and have it recorded for your self-analysis paper. Reminder: Storytelling Self-Analysis Report due 7/10. HAPPY 4 th of JULY! Holiday! NO CLASS on Tuesday JULY 4 th!!! 7/5 8:30- noon Day 7 - Wednesday 4.13 Current event presentations 4.14 Deaf-related informational presentations INTR 103 American Sign Language VII Page 11 of 15

4.15 Lecture: Cultural norms of Deaf and hearing presenters Cultural introductions: Hearing vs. Deaf Lecture: Components of an evaluation rubric for a presentation Create Presentation evaluation rubric Reminder: Evaluation rubric due Tuesday, 7/11. Lab 6 4.16 Work in class: Grand Presentation content summary Lab and Homework: Identify and develop the topic and complete a summary about your presentation topic. 7/6 1:00p 5:00p Day 8 - Thursday 5.1 DUE: Assignment 7 - Abstract and Presentation Flyer to the Assignment Tool. Current events presentations 5.2 Deaf-related informational presentations 5.3 Grand Presentation topic presentations Present grand presentation topic and the rationales for choosing this topic. Collect feedback from classmates. Lab 7 5.4 Work in class: Develop strong ASL Opening and Closing Presentation: Begin work on developing the Opening/Closing of your Grand Presentation. 7/7 1:00-4:30 Day 9 - Friday 5.6 DUE: Assignment 7 - Biography and Outline Current event presentations 5.7 Deaf-related informational presentations 5.8 Grand Presentation content summary presentations Present a summary of your Grand Presentation. Collect feedback from classmates. INTR 103 American Sign Language VII Page 12 of 15

Lab 8a 5.9 Work in class: Debate #2 preparation Assignment 5 Debate Issue #2: Conduct research on topic, prepare an outline with rationales, and begin practice signing for Presidential Debate? Consult with classmates for feedback. Lab 8b 5.10 Work in class: Finalize your Grand Presentation evaluation rubric Complete the development of your evaluation rubric. Consult with classmates for feedback. Week 5 Onsite: Refining Language and Critical Thinking 7/10 DUE: Storytelling Self-Analysis Report 7/11 1:00-4:30 Day 10 - Tuesday 5.11 DUE: Semantic Video Journal #2 DUE: Grand Presentation Evaluation Rubric (by end of class) Current event presentations 5.12 Deaf-related informational presentations 5.13 Debate #2 Assignment 5 Debate on Issue #2: Presidential Debate. Be prepared to engage in a debate to discuss pros and cons on the above topic. Assignment 5: Submit your outline of the Pros and Cons Due to the Assignment Tool. Lab 9a 5.14 Work in class: Abstracts of Opening/Closing Complete the abstracts for Opening/Closing of your grand presentation. Consult with classmates for feedback. Lab 9b Due Assignment 7: Submit your Grand Presentation Evaluation Rubric. 7/13 1:00-5:00 Day 11 - Thursday 5.15 Current event presentations 5.16 Deaf-related informational presentations INTR 103 American Sign Language VII Page 13 of 15

5.17 Grand Presentation Openings and Closings presentations Prepare to present, in ASL, your Grand Presentation Opening and Closing. Collect feedback from classmates on the delivery of your presentation. Lab 5.18 Work in class: Create draft of Grand Presentation. 10a Presentation: Begin work on draft of your Grand Presentation by incorporating information from the outline, presentation abstract, and the opening and closing summaries. Lab 5.20 Work in class: Debate #3 preparation 11a Assignment 5 Debate Issue #3: Conduct research on topic, prepare an outline with rationales, and begin practice signing for Facebook or Twitter. Consult with classmates for feedback. Lab 5.21 Work in class: Record and review Grand Presentation practice 11b Presentation: Bring your digital camera and your presentation draft and begin practice recording yourself. Consult with classmates for assistance and/or feedback. Create a checklist of areas you need to work on as you review your recording. 7/14 1:00-4:30 Day 12 - Friday 6.1 DUE: Semantic Video Journal #3 Current event presentations 6.2 Deaf-related informational presentations 6.5 Semantic terms or phrases in ASL. Assignment 7 Semantics Activity #2: Prepare to present at least 5 semantic terms/phrases to class in ASL. 6.3 Class Discussion: Grand Presentation Drafts Prepare any questions or concerns about the process of developing the presentation draft. 6.6 Recorded Dress Rehearsal: Grand Presentations Grand Presentation Rehearsal: Prepare to bring digital camera and evaluation rubric to the Grand Presentation room for practice. 5.22 Review and Reflection - Week 5 Share your learning experiences INTR 103 American Sign Language VII Page 14 of 15

Week 6 Onsite: Grand Presentations! 7/17 1:00 5:00 Day 13 - Monday Final Preparations: Grand Presentations Debate #3: Facebook or Twitter Reminder: All Grand Presentation wrap-up work is DUE 7/21 including your: Presentation self-analysis report attendees evaluation rubrics summary of the attendees evaluation rubrics reflection on the Grand Presentation 7/21 1:00 3:00 Grand Presentations! Day 14 - Tuesday Day 15 - Wednesday Day 16 - Thursday 5:30 8:30 each evening Day 17 - Friday Last Day! Discussion: Reflections about the Grand Presentations Discussion: Final Reflection on course learning DUE TODAY: Grand Presentation wrap-up including your: Presentation self-analysis report attendees evaluation rubrics summary of the attendees evaluation rubrics (summary of highlights from your evaluations and share your insights about their comments) reflection on the Grand Presentation Congratulations, you did it! Final grades will be submitted by 5 pm Wednesday. INTR 103 American Sign Language VII Page 15 of 15