SL 004 - Intermediate ASL-Shima 206 Spring 2018 TTH 9:30 #67092-8week Office: Shima 209
Professor: Charlene Nunes 3/26/18-5/18/18 Phone: 209-954-5819
San Joaquin Delta College PLUS two hours Canvas/week email:
CLASS INFORMATION
THIS IS YOUR "CONTRACT" WITH THE PROFESSOR. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR UNDERSTANDING IT. PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND ANYTHING CONTAINED WITHIN.
I. All students are required to:
A. Attend class regularly and on time. Do not schedule job hours/appointments that conflict with class meeting times
B. Purchase required Textbooks.
C. Read assignments as directed by Professor/Class Schedule.
D. Take notes during class lecture. If you miss a class session, notes may be obtained from other students in the class.
E. Contribute to class discussion when appropriate.
F. Conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to college level.
* No sleeping, reading, or talking in class;
* Please advise professor if you need to leave class early; take care of phone calls, restroom visits, etc., before and after class hours. Please do not disrupt your classmates by coming in and out of the classroom unless there is an emergency;
* Make sure ALL electronics: i.e. cell phones, headsets, & mp3 players are turned to silent and out of site, if they disturb the class OR are out during a exam the professor can confiscate them and turn them over to the Vice-President of Student Services. A zero will be given for the exam they disrupted.
* If a student is told to modify their behavior, they are on warning. If a second time occurs, they will be asked to leave the classroom for that session and are expected to make an appointment with the professor before the next class. If needed, an appointment will be made with the Dean/VP/Administrator. (BP/AP 5500)
G. Instruction and discussion in the classroom will be conducted in American Sign Language. Please try NOT to use voicing or English mouthing or other sign systems in class at any time. Interpreting for other students will not be allowed. If you do not understand, ask for clarification. You may write a note to the professor if needed J
H. Check their student e-mail accounts regularly. If you do not know how to sync your Delta mail to your phone, there are directions on the Delta web page or ask your professor.
I. Follow all college policies. No food, beverage or children are allowed in the classroom. You can find more on your rights and responsibilities in the Student Handbook or this webpage: http://www.deltacollege.edu/dept/ar/catalog/current/1931.htm.
II. Class Attendance/Student Responsibilities:
A. Any student who fails to attend any class during the first three sessions may be dropped unless the student has advised and obtained an absence approval from the instructor. An instructor may drop a student from class when absences become excessive. Excessive absenteeism is defined as one more absence than the class meets per week. See the Student Handbook for procedures concerning attendance irregularities. (BP/AP 5075)
B. All Students need to log into the Canvas (sjdc.instructure.com) component of this class and accept the syllabus, if this is not done by the end of the first day, you will be dropped for other students to add the class. You use your Delta email username (characters BEFORE the @) and password. If you get a message to create a CCCID please do so.
C. All students need to log into Canvas at least TWO hours a week to watch lecture, or you may be dropped. For attendance purposes, 2 hours missed will count as one absence. In class if a student is tardy/late or has to leave early it will be marked as an absence.
E. During the semester, if tardiness becomes an issue, the teacher will lock the door five (5) minutes after the start of class and anyone not in class will be considered absent for that class period.
F. If individual health or family emergencies put you at risk of being dropped, please contact the professor at 954-5819 to discuss the situation.
G. There is no need to call the professor if a single lecture class meeting is to be missed.
III. Drop Dates:
A. Last Day for a Refund is 3/29 .
B. The last day to withdraw (drop) without receiving a "W" is 4/5 .
C. The last day to withdraw (drop) and receive a "W" is 4/23 .
D. Any student who withdraws or drops after 4/23 will receive an "F" for the course. Students are responsible for handling the paperwork for dropping the course.
E. No drops are allowed by faculty or students after 4/23 .
IV. Grading Procedures:
A. Students may earn a total of 500 points in the course as shown below:
Exam #1 / 100 pointsExam #2 / 100 points
Final Exam / 75 points
Cultural Activity / 75 points
Homework (5@30pts.) / 150 points
TOTAL / 500 points
450 - 500 points / A / 90 - 100%
400 - 449 points / B / 80 - 89%
350 - 399 points / C / 70 - 79%
300 - 349 points / D / 60 - 69%
< 300 points / F / < 60%
FW grade may be given at the instructor’s discretion for excessive absences after the withdrawal date.
B. Exams:
1. There will be two exams during the semester these will be expressive tests with students presenting either on video or live in class (the teacher will determine and announce.) You will need to video tape yourself and your partner/s (separately.) One video tape can be turned in for both you and your partner/s. You can videotape on your own time. You need to have it recorded on a DVD, SD card or USB drive in a windows compatible file (you may also upload to YouTube, but send me the DIRECT link.) If you have another type of camcorder, please see the professor for compatibility. If you don’t have a camera, you can make arrangements with the professor. (Digital cameras on video mode work excellent!) There will also be a comprehensive theory final exam (You will need to buy a 100 question scantron from the bookstore and bring to our final.)
2. No make-up tests are given. If you know in advance you will not be able to make a scheduled test TALK TO THE PROFESSOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS. This policy shall be waived only with documentation from a physician or other official in the case of an emergency.
3. Any form of cheating or copying on exams or assignments will result in a "0" for the exam or assignment and the student’s name will be given to the Vice-President of Student Services for violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
D. Assignments:
1. Cultural Activity: Students will attend any Deaf Culture event (NOT SOCIAL) that the professor approves (these are often on weekends and NOT nearby, please plan accordingly.). You must provide ‘proof’ of attendance. You will need to: write a minimum of two pages and name a minimum of two (2) Deaf people you meet and detailed information about ASL conversations. Describe what types of grammar (especially as learned in SL 004) and non-manual markers are used by the Deaf individuals in the conversation(s), why they were used and how they are relevant in Deaf Culture. This is due within one week of the event; For later events, they are to be turned in NO LATER than May 9th . This assignment will be uploaded to Canvas in the appropriate module/assignment. See the professors’ web page for the rubric.
2. Homework Assignments/Video Portfolio:
Students need to read and follow the instructions at the back of their workbook for each assigned Signing Story. See schedule for assignment numbers and their due dates in class.
Assignments turned in late will be decreased by one full grade EACH DAY (NOT class) they are late.
Students will upload the video/document of their presentation/homework.
During videotaping make sure you are clearly visible with enough light to see your facial expressions and non-manual markers. This is to be recorded with volume on and with NO editing. Make sure you are not blurry, sometimes web cams can be blurry if you are too close as they try to focus on your moving hands...back up and this usually resolves the issue. You will then upload videos/documents to Canvas by the due date. LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. By not turning the assignment in by the due date you will be actively earning a zero.
E. There will be opportunities for extra credit. Each extra credit activity must be an approved activity by the professor. The extra credit is any cultural activity above and beyond the assigned event the student attends. Extra credit must be turned in within ONE WEEK of the event. You must provide ‘proof’ of attendance for these activities. You will need to write one page of your experiences, what you saw, and name at least two (2) Deaf people you met and information about them for the extra credit. Extra credit can only be earned if all class assignments have been turned in. Extra credit can increase your grade by a maximum of one full letter grade.
V. Tutoring and Reference Materials
A. For students that have access to the internet there are several on line dictionaries. There are also several links that may help you from the professor’s web page, as well as the CD set listed under recommended texts. . We also have a Sign Language Lab, SL 71, 72, 73, or 74 available. The professor HIGHLY recommends taking the lab. (If you are completing the ASL Certificate you need two units worth of lab.)
B. For assistance in writing class assignments there is a writing lab available in Shima 217 for FREE.
VI. Catalog Statement, Course Outcomes & Objectives:
This course is the last in a series of four courses in American Sign Language and Deaf Culture. Emphasis is on improving speed and fluency. (UC, CSU) Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate an ability to recall and use intermediate ASL vocabulary; Demonstrate an ability to converse in American Sign Language at an everyday conversational level.; Demonstrate an ability to converse in American Sign Language at a narrative level.; and Demonstrate an ability to translate ASL into English text.
Students will demonstrate clear and precise oral expression in the target language through a conversation/interview in the target language with appropriate grammatical accuracy and cultural awareness at the intermediate-high level.
Final grade is based on tests, class participation, homework assignments, and a final exam. Course and Program learning outcomes can be found on Delta’s webpage.
VII. Professor Information
A. Professor's Office: Shima 209
B. Telephone number: 209-954-5819
C. Email:
Web page: http://www.deltacollege.edu/emp/cnunes/charlenenunes.html or:
Type instructors name into the search box on the main web page.
A. Office Hours:
MON: 10:00am – 10:25am & MON: 4:30pm-4:55pm in Mountain House 201
WED: 9:30am – 10:20am
TTH: 8:30am-9:20am
E. Division Office: Languages, Library, and Learning Resources 954-5252
F. The Professor reserves the right to make any adjustments necessary in the operation of the class that in her prof
essional judgment are warranted to better meet the needs of students.
VIII. Communicate with your Professor!
A. Please do not contact the Division Office with messages for the professor. Please send an email (preferred) or call the Professor's office with a message. Please include your full name and which section of my class you are in (for instance, MWF 11:00) with your message.
B. Please advise the professor when you have an illness, family problems, or other emergencies that will prevent you from attending 2 or more classes.
C. Students requiring accommodations for a certified disability that may affect class performance are requested to schedule an appointment with me during the first week of the semester. You can also meet with a staff member at Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS) so that appropriate arrangements can be made. DSPS is located in the DeRicco Building, 2nd floor. The phone number is (209) 954-5151 x6272.
D. If you anticipate problems turning in an assignment on time or taking a regularly scheduled exam, TALK TO THE PROFESSOR IN ADVANCE.
E. If you feel you are not doing well in the course, please contact the Professor to discuss your progress. I can't help you unless I'm aware of your situation.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Texts:
Signing Naturally Level 3 Student Workbook and VideoText by, Cheri Smith, Ella Mae Lentz, and Ken Mikos ISBN: 1-58121-135-X
American Sign Language a look at its history, structure, and community by, Charlotte Baker and Carol Padden ISBN: 0-932666-01-9
Recommended:
The Handshape Dictionary by, Richard A. Tennant and Marianne Gluszak Brown
ISBN 1-56368-043-2
NOTE: WEEKLY SCHEDULE FOR COVERING TOPICS IS APPROXIMATE. FOR BEST RESULTS, ATTEND CLASS REGULARY!
This syllabus is also available online at: http://www.deltacollege.edu/emp/cnunes/charlenenunes.html
Week #: / TOPICS: / Units 18, 19, 21 (throughout semester)9 / none / Spring Break
10 / Unit 18 / Holiday on 3/30
11 / Unit 18 / Assignment 1 due Thursday
12 / Unit 18 / Assignment 2 due Thursday
13 / Test 1 / Unit 18 Formal Video due
Assignment 3 due Thursday
14 / Unit 21 / Assignment 4 due Thursday
15 / Unit 21 / Assignment 5 due Thursday
16 / Test 2 &
Unit 19 / Unit 21 Formal Video due
Assignment 6 due Thursday
LAST DAY to turn in Culture activity May 9th
17 / Unit 19 & Review / Thursday 5/17 we meet 10:00-12:00noon
18 / Final / **5/22 @ 10:00 am**
note the date & time!!
This is an important paper ---don't lose it --- refer to it often!