ASL II: Fall 2024
SPED 502
(3 Credit Hours)
Joseph R. Pearson Hall
Tuesday, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Room: 146
Instructor: Michael Hernandez
Contact:
michaelh@[Link]
Cell phone: 816.377.3015
Text: Signing Naturally Student Workbook, and Video/DVD
ISBN: 978-1-58121-215-0
* Students have found a Student Workbook pdf version on-line.
Meeting with Instructor:
As an Adjunct Instructor I have no office on campus, however I am available to meet with
students 30 minutes before, or at conclusion of class, in the classroom.
Be advised, the Syllabus is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion. There may be times
when we do not meet in person, on campus, due to weather, illness, or other conflicts. In those
instances a video lesson and test will be posted on Canvas.
Syllabus Subject to Change:
Should there be a change the content of the Syllabus, or the method of instruction you will be
notified through an email using my Canvas course roster.
Course Learning Outcomes:
“Students learn the advanced grammatical uses of ASL, how sign movements can be modified to
change meaning; how and when facial expressions occur; and how body, head, and eye
movements are used in phrasing and agreement.”
- Dawn Sign Press: Signing Naturally, level 2
Out of class, student work time expectation:
KU Policy, 2 hours a week per credit hour. ASLII is a 3-credit hour course, therefore 6 hours per
week are expected. (View Policy)
Academic Accommodations:
• Student Academic Support Centers
Course Survey:
Surveys for regular semester courses are open to students during the last two full weeks before
final exams.
Course Assignment and Tests:
Paper: 20% Due on, or before October 8th
Options:
A. Visit the Deaf Cultural Center (DCC), 455 E Park St., Olathe
(913) 782-5808
[Link]
Requirements:
- Take a tour of the Museum, stay at least 45 min
- Take a picture of yourself with one of the DCC volunteers, or the director.
- Write a 1 to 1 ½ page reaction paper about your experience, double
spaced, with a cover page.
- Email you paper and the picture.
B. Attend a sporting event at the Kansas State School for the Deaf
450 E. Park Street, Olathe KS [Link]
- Take a picture of yourself at the event.
- Write a 1 to 1 ½ page reaction paper about your experience, double
spaced, with a cover page.
- Email you paper and the picture.
C. Documentary on A&E, “Born This Way: Deaf Out Loud”
“Executive produced by Academy® Award-winner Marlee Matlin, this new
documentary special follows three predominantly deaf families as they raise their
children in a hearing world. With many differing opinions about how deaf children
should be raised swirling in the social consciousness, these families work to
forge their own paths forward and combat the daily social stigmas many deaf
people face.”
- Reaction Paper, 2 – 2 ½ pages about what you learned about Deafness
and Deaf Culture.
When reading your papers I will be looking for new information and
insights regarding deafness and being Deaf.
Requirements:
Papers are to be submitted through email, attached as a word doc, or pdf.
Weekly Tests: At least one test will be given each class to test receptive and/or
expressive skills and the vocabulary introduced the previous week. These weekly
tests cannot be made up – if you miss class, you miss the quiz and your grade
will be affected. These quizzes will make up 30% of your final grade.
Mid-Exams
A Mid-Exams test will be given half way through the course, which will make up
40% of your final grade.
Participation: 10%
Course Grading System:
Class Participation: An immense amount of material is covered in each 2.5
hour class. If you miss a class, you will fall behind, as each class builds on the
previous. You are responsible to learn any material that is missed by contacting
a classmate to schedule a private tutoring/catch-up session. Students are able
to miss one class, (excluding mid-term or final exams) without it affecting their
grade. For each additional class missed, 3 points will be deducted per class from
your final grade. You are expected to read assigned materials and view your
student video/text prior to class (unless instructed otherwise). Points will also be
deducted from your final grade for lack of participation in class exercises, group
work, etc. Class attendance and participation makes up 10% of your final grade.
Course Grading Scale:
100-90%= A
89-80% = B
79-70% = C
60-69% = D
59%-Below = F
KU Change of Grade Policy: Grades cannot be changed after they have been
submitted to the University Registrar except in certain cases specified by University
Senate Rules and Regulations at:
[Link]
BREAKS: We will not have scheduled breaks as we have a lot of material to
cover. Please feel free to step out as needed to use the restroom, etc. We will
end each normal class 20 min. early to do Expressive evaluations. Those
students who are not scheduled to be evaluated may leave at this time.
Class Agenda:
August 27
Introduction to the course.
Discuss class syllabus, requirements and expectations.
Unit 7, part 1
Grammar Notes, p. 2 (Cardinal/Ordinal Numbers and Giving Directions)
Culture Language Notes, p. 5
Key Phrases p. 6
Vocabulary, pp. 7-9
September 3
Test:
Unit 7 part 1, Grammar Notes, p. 2 and Culture Language Notes, p. 5,
Vocabulary, pp. 7-9
Unit 7, part 2: Vocabulary, pp. 9-12
September 10
Discuss last week’s material
Test, Grammar Notes, Unit 7 part 2 vocabulary pp. 9-12 and video.
Unit 8, part 1
Grammar Notes p. 14-15
Key Phrases pp.19-20
Vocabulary 21-24
September 17
Discuss last week’s material
Test:
Grammar Notes p.14-15
Key Phrases pp. 19-20
Unit 8 part 1 Vocabulary 21-24
Unit 8, part 2 vocabulary pp. 24-29
September 24
Test:
Unit 8, part 2 pp. 24-29, and video
Unit 9, part 1:
Grammar Notes, p. 31 Money Numbers and p. 32 Verb Types
Key Phrases, pp. 37-38
Vocabulary, pp. 39-42
October 1
Test: Unit 9 part 1 Grammar Notes, Key Phrases, vocabulary, pp. 39-42
Unit 9, part 2: vocabulary pp. 42-47
- Paper Due next week
October 8
Test: Unit 9 part 2
Review for Mid-Term, Units 7-9
- Paper Due
October 15
FALL BREAK
October 22
- Mid-Term Exam, Units 7-9
October 29
Unit 10 part 1:
Talking About Family and Occupations
Grammar Notes, p. 49 Personal and Possessive Pronouns & Age Numbers
Key Phrases, pp. 52-54
Vocabulary, pp. 54-57
November 5
Discuss last week’s material
Test:
Unit 10 part 1 Grammar Notes, and vocabulary pp. 54-57
Unit 10 part 2 vocabulary, pp. 58-61
November 12
Discuss last week’s material
Test:
Unit 10 part 2 vocabulary pp. 58-61 and video
Unit 11 part 1: Attributing Qualities to Others
Grammar Notes, p 63 Numbers 67-98 & Role Shifting
Key Phrases, p. 66
Vocabulary, pp. 67-69
November 19
Discuss last week’s material
Test:
Unit 11 part 1 Grammar Notes, and vocabulary 67-69
Unit 11 part 2 vocabulary, pp. 70-73
November 26
Discuss last week’s material
Test:
Unit 11 part 2 pp. 70-73 and video
Unit 12: Talking About Routines, part 1
Grammar Notes, p. 75
Culture/Language Notes, pp. 78-80
Key Phrases, pp. 81-82
Vocabulary pp. 83-86
December 3
Discuss last week’s material
Test:
Unit 12 part 1 and Grammar, Culture/Language Notes
Unit 2 part 2 vocabulary 87-91 (to be tested in the End-Term Exam)
Review for Final
December 10
End-Term Exam, Units 10-12
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• Sexual Harassment
• Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action
• KU Statement on Diversity and Inclusion
• Change of Grade
• Academic Misconduct
• Kansas Board of Regents on Free Expression
• Counseling and Psychological Services
• Educational Supports Services
• Religious Observances
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