During this quarter you will be asked to demonstrate your (1) receptive and expressive accuracy in and/or (2) knowledge of each of the following grammatical, functional, and cultural components of ASL:

Expressive Narratives   (80 - 120 points) – This quarter more attention will be given to the development of your expressive skills. You will sign and record on videotape two to three narrative stories (40 pts each).  The first narrative will be a copy-sign assignment. Your second or third narrative story will also be used as an evaluation for your grade.  Further details on instructions and point breakdown for each narrative can be found in my Course Resources web page.

Signing Naturally Workbook Units 6 - 9, including CR 1-6 (50 points) and Homework Sentences (20 - 80 pts) –  The workbook exercises will allow you to review the vocabulary and practice the grammar and language functions introduced in the classroom. This quarter we will cover the material in Units 6 – 9 and Cumulative Review 1-6 (10 points per unit).  You will also be given from two to four homework sentences assignments based on specific grammatical and functional components that you will be learning this quarter.

"Deaf Again" and Deaf Culture Videos  (100 points) – You will read the "Deaf Again" text as well as watch videotapes related to the Deaf President Now protest at Gallaudet University (the DPN anniversary is the beginning of March) .  You will have questions to respond to and they must be typed.  Questions for the Deaf Culture Videos and "Deaf Again" text are in my Class Resources web page. The "Deaf Again" responses are worth a total of 60 points and each video is worth 10 points.  Some reading materials will be also given on the Deaf-blind community and if time permits, a speaker from that community will be brought in towards the end of the quarter.

Deaf Community Contact Hours (100 points) – The most beneficial way of learning a language is to use it under natural conditions. By attending events within the Deaf community you will have an opportunity to engage in dialogue as well as experience the cultural aspects of the community. You will be expected to engage in 5 hours of activities during the quarter. Check the ASL/ITP Lab bulletin board next to Room 1129 for various Deaf Cultural events.  Community Contact Activities instructions can be found in my Course Resources web page.

Late Assignments Marked Down: It is important that your work is turned in on time. You will not be able to earn full credit for late homework unless there are extenuating circumstances AND you have discussed your circumstances with me in advance. I have e-mail thus use it to communicate with me.
 

Skill Enhancement Exercises (30%) – Your  710+ points of homework will account for 30% of your overall grade. Remember that the effort you put into these activities will influence the remaining 70% of your grade.

Final Receptive Translation (25%) – Your receptive skills will be evaluated from a receptive translation taken during the final exam week.

Vocabulary, Fingerspelling and Numbers (15%) – At the end of each SN unit (CR 1-6  not included),  you will be given quizzes to assess your ability to recognize vocabulary, finger-spelling and numbers and on grammar taught up to that point.  Your grade will be determined by averaging all quiz scores. There are no make-up quizzes - these quizzes are given live. 

Expressive Skills (30%) – Your expressive skills will be evaluated in two ways: 1) your secobd or third narrative story from your homework (15%) and; 2) a final spontaneous dialogue in the lab (15%).

Make-up assignments and tests: Work turned in late will receive reduced points unless you have extenuating circumstances AND you contact me prior to the assignment due date.  You CANNOT make-up the vocabulary quizzes (they are live and in-class), but you CAN make-up the other work provided you have taken the responsibility to contact me and inform me that you will need to arrange a make-up date.