SIGN 103 - American Sign Language III - Lisa McNicoll
| Course: | American Sign Language III |
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| Professor: | Lisa McNicoll |
| Email: | lisa.mcnicoll@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
Welcome to SIGN 103! My name is Lisa McNicoll and I am your instructor for this course. I have been signing since I was 2 years old. I accidentally fell into teaching ASL since 2005 and I am glad because I love teaching it! ASL is a beautiful rich visual-gestural language and also is a huge part of Deaf Culture which I am happy to share with you.
Course Description
Course Description:
American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual-gestural-spatial language used by the majority of Deaf individuals in the United States and Canada. ASL is not signed English; rather it has its own syntax and grammatical structure different from English. By enrolling in SIGN 103, you will continue to develop intermediate ASL skills to further your expressive and receptive skills. In this course we will continue building ASL vocabulary, receptive and expressive skills and a better understanding of ASL grammar with fun interactive instruction and activities. You will be amazed how much you improve from the beginning of the semester to the end of the semester. It will be a fun course!
What to Expect in this Course
We will be meeting synchronously twice weekly on ZOOM and since it is a visual- gestural interactive language, you will need a working webcam and good internet. You will have in class and outside of class assignments to reinforce what is taught in this course and to help you work on your skills. You will also gain more knowledge about Deaf Culture.
Types of Assessments
This class is OnLive, so therefore, you will have online quizzes/tests to be taken during class time on CANVAS or another platform, expressive or receptive signed assignments and presentations done during class time or outside of class time, discussion boards, and a written/signed assignment on Deaf culture/ASL events you attend outside of class.
Textbook Information
Smith, C., Lentz, E., and Mikos, K.
Signing Naturally: Student Workbook Level 2
Dawn Sign Press 1993
ISBN-13: 978-1-58121-131-3
The book comes with a DVD, but the book publisher DAWNSIGNPRESS now offers 12-month free access codes for the video library
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)
The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!
Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)
College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.
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
Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.
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.
Veterans Resource Center
The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.
Library
The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!
Last updated: 01/08/2022 Sub#: 1217