World Language American Sign Language I (grades 9, 10, 11, 12)
1 credit
Prerequisites: None Course Description: American Sign Language I introduces the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) and is designed for students who do not have previous knowledge of ASL. Vocabulary, questions, commands and other simple ASL sentence structures are introduced to develop beginning conversational skills in ASL. Students will be provided opportunities to engage with the target language receptively through whole group instruction, partner practice and exposure to native ASL signers. Additionally, teachers will guide students through interacting expressively through presentations, partner practice and whole group interactive activities. Students will learn about Deaf Culture, their community, and history to prepare students to function comfortably in various situations by learning culturally appropriate behaviors specific to the Deaf Community. (Semesters 1
& 2) American Sign Language I Honors (grades 9, 10, 11, 12)
Prerequisites:
1 credit
Current World Language or English Teacher Recommendation
Course Description: This course introduces the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) and is designed for students who have little or no previous knowledge of ASL. This is a fast-paced course designed for students who intend to pursue three or more years of ASL. Vocabulary, questions, commands and other simple ASL sentence structures are introduced to develop beginning conversational skills in ASL. Students will be challenged with higher level critical thinking activities that require implementation of the vocabulary and strategies presented in class in order to engage expressively through presentations, partner practice and whole group interactive activities. Students will be exposed to the Deaf Community, learning about Deaf Culture and its history, and be prepared to function comfortably in a wide variety of situations by learning culturally appropriate behaviors specific to the Deaf Community. Students in this Honors course are required to perform Cultural Integration hours outside of class. (Semesters 1 & 2) American Sign Language II (grades 10, 11, 12)
Prerequisite:
1 credit
ASL I
Course Description: In this class students will continue to develop proficiency in American Sign Language through a linguistic, communicative, and cultural approach. Emphasis is placed on the development of receptive and expressive signing skills and on the acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar. Students will be required to use the foundational vocabulary acquired and developed in level one to implement grammatical structures of the target language. Some of the course instruction will be delivered in ASL only, and the students will be expected to communicate in the target language for basic communication. Students will continue to be exposed to the Deaf Community and Deaf Culture. (Semesters 1 & 2) American Sign Language II Honors (grades 10, 11, 12)
Prerequisite:
1 credit
ASL I Honors with Grade of B or higher or ASL Teacher recommendation
Course Description: In this class students will continue to develop proficiency in American Sign Language through linguistic, communicative, and cultural approach. Emphasis is placed on the
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