SIGN-110 - American Deaf Culture - Patricia Ivankovic
| Course: | American Deaf Culture |
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| Professor: | Patricia Ivankovic |
| Email: | patricia.ivankovic@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
Welcome to SIGN 110: American Deaf Culture! I am excited to share with you the history and culture of the Deaf ~ my Culture. This is a hybrid class conducted both online through CANVAS and mandatory Online LIVE! meetings. Cameras are required to be on for the duration of the class.
I have taught SIGN 101, 102, 103, 104, SIGN 110 (American Deaf Culture) and SIGN 111 (Fingerspelling). I truly enjoy teaching this course as it brings together a diverse group of students and makes the course fun.
Please note: Knowledge of American Sign Language is NOT required to be enrolled in this course. This course satisfies Humanities credits and is also a required course in the Interpreter Training Program so ALL are welcome!
Please read the section "What to Expect in this Course" carefully so you will know what to expect in this course.
I look forward to seeing you at our class meeting on Zoom. You will be receiving the Zoom invite from me prior to the first class so be sure to look for an email.
Course Description
Studies various aspects of American Deaf Culture, including the description of deafness, Deaf people, the Deaf community as defined by audiology and /or cultural means, services and organizations for and by Deaf people, and culture as reflected in the arts and language of Deaf people.
Virtual field assignments required.
What to Expect in this Course
This class will meet virtually/synchronous via Zoom. You can expect to spend an average of four to six hours a week between reading materials, reviewing videos, and completing homework assignments, taking quizzes and completing projects. You will be expected to be an active participant during our virtual meetings on Zoom where live online lectures will be conducted. For several of our class meetings, guest presenters come in and share their lives with you and there will be assignments tied to their presentations. Therefore, in order to be an active participant in this course, the following is required: adequate internet connection, a webcam, and good lighting where you can be seen clearly. You will be asked to participate with your cameras on during the lecture period.
Please note: if you do not have access to a webcam or device with a video or a computer, please contact COC for assistance in obtaining an laptop so you can access the course. It will be impossible to take this course without the items stated above.
Types of Assessments
Course assessments will be assigned on CANVAS and consist of regular quizzes on reading material provided and the textbook required for this course.
Textbook Information
Holcomb, Thomas K. (2013) Introduction to American Deaf Culture. New York: Oxford University Press ISBN: 978-0-19-977754-9
You will need to have the course required textbook in order to take the quizzes which will be completed on CANVAS. You need to be familiar with CANVAS to succeed in this course since supplementary reading materials, videos and assignments will all be done on that platform for this course.
Other Relevant Course Information
Because this class is an online / distance learning course, it requires commitment and personal responsibility your part. To succeed this class, you must be disciplined and keep up with the work. You also need to have continual access to a computer with internet access. Otherwise, you will not be able to reliably participate in this class. In this class students will be required to access the class website on a regular and frequent basis. Online classes are not easy. If navigating the internet and computers in general is difficult for you, this might not be your type of class.
Failure to show up via Zoom on the first day of this class will result in you being dropped from this class (No-Show Policy). This drop is mandatory for me to do according to Title 5 standards. Wait-listed students will then be added to fill any vacant positions in enrollment.
One other note: Please feel free to call me by my first name, Patty. In the Deaf Culture, using a person's first name is totally acceptable. (My birth name is Patricia, which I like, but people in the community know me as Patty.) Also, if you are looking for information, including my email address, I'm often required to use my full name so you need to use Patricia, even though I go by Patty.
If you have any additional questions, feel free to email me at: Patricia.Ivankovic@canyons.edu
Additional Resources
Canvas
This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:
- CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
- CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password
Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.
Online Education
Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.
The Learning Center (TLC)
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Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)
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Online Counseling
The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.
Management of Stress and Mental Health
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Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.
You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.
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Last updated: 09/16/2021 Sub#: 648