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Speedy American Sign Language I
Course: ASL090AA

First Term: 2020 Fall
 Lecture   1.0 Credit(s)   1.0 Period(s)   1.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load


Description: Introduction of techniques for communicating with deaf people using American Sign Language (A.S.L.). Expressive and receptive sign skills, manual alphabet, numbers, and basic sign vocabulary.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Recognize the parameters of a sign. (I)
2. Recognize and produce non-manual behaviors accompanying basic sentence types. (I)
3. Use American Sign Language (A.S.L.) in basic greetings, introductions, and farewells. (II)
4. Use A.S.L. to discuss school-related people and classes. (II)
5. Produce and read names using the manual alphabet. (III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Visual-gestural readiness
   A. Discrimination of a sign
      1. Handshape
      2. Location
      3. Movement
      4. Palm orientation
   B. Non-manual behaviors
      1. Facial grammar
      2. Eye contact
      3. Body movements
   C. Sign pantomime
II. Vocabulary
   A. Phrases
      1. Greetings
      2. Introductions
      3. Farewells
      4. Polite
   B. Questions
      1. Yes/no
      2. Wh- words
   C. Asking for clarification
   D. Gender
   E. School-related
III. Manual alphabet
   A. Expressing
   B. Receiving
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 25, 2020

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