ASL 195: Visual Gestural Communication

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Class Program

American Sign Language

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Meets Degree Requirements For

Humanities

Description

Introduces gestures as a form of communication and basis for visual language. Practice in reading body language and using nonverbal signals when there is no shared language. Develop communication strategies to enhance understanding and reduce misinterpretation when interacting with various cultures. Concentrates on the ability to think in pictures, leading to better understanding of the basic structures of American Sign Language.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to communicate simple ideas without relying on spoken or written language

Program Learning Outcomes

Carry out a variety of interactions, in both oral and written forms.

Students will be able to communicate with other people using gestural movements

Program Learning Outcomes

Carry out a variety of interactions, in both oral and written forms.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to minimize misunderstandings in communication settings by incorporating visual gestural principles

Program Learning Outcomes

Recognize and interpret cultural behaviors, attitudes and values.
Employ strategies for analyzing and responding to authentic materials in the target language.

Students will be able to identify the differences between established Sign Languages versus the gestures of a variety of cultures

Program Learning Outcomes

Carry out a variety of interactions, in both oral and written forms.
Recognize and interpret cultural behaviors, attitudes and values.

Core Topics

Students will be exposed to a variety of communication settings in which there is no shared language. They will practice using gestures, facial expression, and body language to understand and communicate simple ideas.

Students will use guided mirroring to exaggerate their own features by gesturing.

Students will learn about cultural differences in non-verbal communication and observe guidelines for using non-verbal strategies that communicate with respect for a cultural differences.