Common Course Outline

Catalog Description

Course Description

This course is an introduction to Signing Naturally Series. This course will take students who have no knowledge of Sign Language to the point where they can function comfortably in a wide variety of situations in the deaf community. Deaf culture is taught throughout the curriculum. Level I will introduce language concepts related to people, places, and things within the immediate environment.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

November, 2023

Outline of Major Content Areas

1. Course Overview/Introduction – with Interpreter
2. Introducing Oneself
3. Exchanging Personal Information
4. Talking About Surroundings, where you live, your family, and activities.
5. Giving Directions
6. Describing Others
7. Making Requests

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

1. Understand beginning vocabulary and sentence structure.
2. Describe knowledge of Deaf Culture
3. Express complex thoughts in ASL without the use of voice written english, or glosses.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

Goal 8/Global Perspectives

The student will be able to:

1. Describe and analyze political, economic, and cultural elements, which influence relations of states and societies in their historical and contemporary dimensions.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of cultural, social, religious and linguistic differences.
3. Analyze specific international problems, illustrating the cultural, economic, and political differences that affect their solution.

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

• Exams and Quizzes
• Written Assignments
• Participation
• Skill performance

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Global Awareness and Diversity

Students will demonstrate an understanding of and respect for human diversity through their words and actions.

Special Information (if any)

This course will be taught without the use of voice.