SPASL_K Conversation in American Sign Language

Pan-university studies
Spring 2014
Extent and Intensity
0/1/1. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Thomas Korn (lecturer)
Timothy Eugene Curry, MSc (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Tomáš Sklenák (assistant)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Petr Peňáz
Support Centre for Students with Special Needs
Contact Person: Mgr. et Mgr. Tomáš Sklenák
Supplier department: Support Centre for Students with Special Needs
Timetable
Wed 19. 2. to Sat 31. 5. Wed 16:00–18:00 Učebna S10 (56)
Prerequisites (in Czech)
SPASL_A ASL A
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 10 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/10, only registered: 0/10, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/10
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives (in Czech)
At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
demonstrate ability to comprehend and produce basic vocabulary, grammar and sentences in American Sign Language and discourse of Deaf Culture
participate in American Sign Language conversations incorporating discourse features, backchanneling and turn-taking cues
synthesize cultural and historical knowledge associated with American Sign Language and the ASL community.
Syllabus (in Czech)
  • ASL will be taught through tailored, customized themes (e.g.Introductions, School, Family, Giving Directions)
  • Increasing fluency in ASL conversations, narratives and performances
  • Cultural and historical anecedotes will be shared through ASL
  • Basic technology skills (video) will also be covered.
Teaching methods (in Czech)
Conversations via videoconference, videos of Youtube; e-learning, interactive activities.
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Comprehension and production will be assessed through multiple formal assessment measures as well as alternative assessment techniques such as narratives, performances, dialogues measured by the use of a rubric.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Znalost českého nebo jiného znakového jazyka na úrovni B1.
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