ASLI 102 American Sign Language II

American Sign Language (ASL) is a widely used language in the United States, gaining visibility through the Americans with Disabilities Act. This course builds upon ASLI 101, enabling students to develop conversational and cultural skills that prepare them for interaction with the Deaf community in various settings.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (6)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the Discussions for this course cover specific topics and enable the student to interact with study materials and their peers. For each Discussion, the student will follow the unique instructions in the prompt and meet the word count or length/content parameters required. The student will provide written threads to all Discussions, except Discussion Thread: Constructive Course Feedback, where the student has the option to upload a video if they prefer. Each thread must include the use of study materials; clear, accurate, and relevant ideas; appropriate vocabulary and cultural context for ASL topics; and meaningful examples and explanations that show insight and engagement. The student must then reply to 2 peers. Each reply must include specific observations, questions, analyses, and references to resources that respectfully advance the discussion and connect to course materials, ASL concepts, or Deaf culture topics. Each reply must be at least 100 words, with the word counts clearly noted in each post. MLA in-text citations and Works Cited lists should be included in all posts, except Discussion Thread: Constructive Course Feedback, which requires no citations. All posts must meet the writing, structure, and presentation expectations in the grading rubric. 

Video Discussions (3)

Video Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the Video Discussions for this course cover specific topics and enable the student to interact with study materials and their peers. Because this is an American Sign Language course, Video Discussions will be answered with a video recording of the student signing responses to the provided prompts. Video Discussion: Signing Video: Tell Your Story, the final Video Discussion, will be assessed differently and does not require any peer responses, though they are encouraged. Each thread must include the use of study materials; clear, accurate, and relevant ideas; appropriate vocabulary and cultural context for ASL topics; and meaningful examples and explanations that show insight and engagement. Each thread must meet the length/content parameters required for each Video Discussion. The student must then reply to 2 peers. Each reply must include specific observations, questions, analyses, and references to resources that respectfully advance the discussion and connect to course materials, ASL concepts, or Deaf culture topics. Each reply must be at least 100 words, with the word counts clearly noted in each post. MLA in-text citations and Works Cited lists should be included in all posts. All posts must meet the writing, structure, and presentation expectations in the grading rubric. 

Signing Video Assignments (3)

The student will record and upload a video demonstrating the American Sign Language skills acquired throughout the module; topics will include the alphabet, numbers, days of the week, and fluency checks. The content of the video should reflect the learning materials and skills (accurate signs, vocabulary, structure, pacing/rhythm, non-manual markers, etc.) from each associated module and follow the provided instructions and length/content parameters. The student must be fully visible in the video from the waist up, with good lighting, camera angle/distance, and an uncluttered background. The student must include any provided templates. 

Gospel Reflection Assignment

The Deaf community is one of the most unreached people groups when it comes to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For this assignment, the student will consider how to reach out and share the Gospel with a Deaf person and write a reflection paragraph regarding this topic. The student must demonstrate insightful, personal responses to all questions posed in the assignment instructions. The paper should be double-spaced with 1-inch margins, 12-point Times New Roman font, and correct MLA formatting. 

Deaf Report Assignment

The student will write a 2-page report on a topic of their choice directly relating to Deaf culture, disability, or language. The paper will include an introduction with a thesis statement, body paragraphs, and a conclusion that align with the assignment instructions. The student will research the topic using quality sources and include quotes from at least 3 sources supporting the student’s claims. Scripture may be included in addition to the other required sources. All references should use proper MLA citations, including a Works Cited page. The student will use clear, logical organization throughout and follow all writing expectations in the grading rubric. The paper should be double-spaced with 1-inch margins, 12-point Times New Roman font, and correct MLA formatting. 

ASL Song Review Assignment

The student will select a song to preview that is presented in ASL and, in a detailed paragraph, analyze the performance of the individual signing the song. The student will consider the overall impact of the delivery and how well the performance conveys the song’s meaning, emotion, or worship experience, paying attention to facial expressions, familiar signs, face/hand/body movements, and directionality. The student must cite the song and any other references using proper MLA citations, including a Works Cited page. The student will use clear, logical organization throughout and follow all writing expectations in the grading rubric. The paper should be double-spaced with 1-inch margins, 12-point Times New Roman font, and correct MLA formatting. 

Tell Your Story Assignment

For this assignment, the student will write their own story using written English. Then, the student will use this script and gloss it to be presented in ASL in Discussion: Signing Video: Tell Your Story. The script must outline all required elements in response to the provided prompts. Responses must be clear, interesting, and well-developed, with additional context or personal reflection that enhances the submission. The script should be double-spaced with 1-inch margins, 12-point Times New Roman font, and correct MLA formatting. 

Quizzes (8)

The student will complete the Learn activities for each module, which may include the following items: Read, Read & Interact, Watch, and Explore. After completing each of these activities, the student will complete a quiz verifying completion of these elements of study. Each quiz will cover the Learn material for the assigned module. Each quiz will contain 3 true/false questions, have a 30-minute time limit, and allow 1 attempt.