American Sign Language
MSIGN 125. Section 2468
Spring 2024 :Fully Online Course
Welcome to our ASL journey
I am David Hegarty and I will be your Instructor for MSIGN 125, American Sign Language Level 1. You can call me David, Professor David or Mr. Hegarty. I am glad to welcome to the course.
About this Class
Attendance In the First week of Class
Class will begin on January 16th but I will open my course from the Canvas so you can access on Jan 14th. This will give you more time to check around on my course and get familiar to the layout. I also encourage to jump In our first student lounge in the module to input your question. Completing the first assignment of student survey and Introduction video. Let begins with your journey to immerse into ASL!
How this course works
This 16 week class Is a fully online course. Each module on Canvas provides one week of Instruction and you will find everything you need for that week. Each week does have Instructor s video such as vocabulary lecture, assignment sample. All assignments tend to due on every Sunday. Every Unit exams due on Sunday from Friday, you have 2 days opening to take online exams. Any assignment you see the due date on your right column from the canvas which I can allow you submit one week late from the due date.
Week one ASL Success Kit
Module one - Getting Started
Agreeing to the term of the syllabus - due 01/21/2024
Student Information Survey - due 01/21/2024
What Is ASL, 5 parameter of ASL - due 01/21/2024
Discussion : Introduction Video Canvas -due 01/21/2024
ZTC
Zero Textbook Cost - There Is no cost for required textbook. We ASL team create a curriculum for MSIGN course.
ASL Communication Essentials (collapsible sections )
The best way to get to me Is by email hegartyd@yosemite.edu. Make sure to Include your course and sectio
Monday- Thursday are my quick response. Fri - Sun are somewhat slow. My response will be less 24 hours.
I will always be availability with my students. I often be at the computer from the morning to the afternoon. Email me to set up a time to Zoom.
My office hour Is every Wed 11 am - 12 pm
If you have any question about the course, feel free to jump In Q& A Discussion forum or Student Lounge . I will answer your question.
Our ASL Pact
What you can expect from me
I will be online actively available In your ASL learning experience
I will give a clear practice materials that helps you learn. When you dont understand, let me know so I can explain In different ways to help you In better understanding
I will provide your ASL questions within about 24 hours and I will give a feedback on your exams by 3 to 5 days.
I will provide respect for your learning style, experiences and needs. I will generate a positive and supportive environment where you feel free to ask question in safe space.
I perfectly understand that you are busy and you have priorities. When needed, I will be flexible to support your success In this course
What I will expect from you:
You will set up a weekly study routine for about 10 - 12 hours a week that give you more time complete all assignments and prepare for the exams.
You will focus on understanding the ASL concepts and performing ASL skills of this course, focus for your own personal best.
When you have an ASL question, you will ask for help through me, peers , course canvas - whatsthesign and on campus ASL tutoring. You will be provided the best and prompt strategies for getting help.
You will be responsible with academic Integrity from doing assignment submitting and do solo during online exams.
You will be considerate In your Interaction with peers from online, listen other diverse peer's perspective to respect . You will assist your classmate while you share this learning span and time.
Teaching ASL Philosophy
We live in an English world but American Sign Language is one of unique of the foreign language. One must Immerse themselves Into the tapestry of the Deaf world: culture, community, history, and Issue
I take the opportunity to establish connections with my students. they might feel nervous, shy or uncertain. There is an Importance in creating a comfortable environment and employing the affective filter that enables them to be comfortable.
I inquire about their experiences, opinions and perspectives towards the Deaf community and once we discuss their overall Insights. After the discussion will lead students In learning that build comprehension, experiences and skills which will motivate them to Interact with the Deaf world. ASL students want to learn, explore and grow. We come together and journey to the Deaf world and let the hearing and Deaf communities develop[ the collaboration.
My Advice for Success
Be committed - It Is a key to increase your motivation and making a goal. Staying focused on learning from ASL. Always adjust your goal If focus is smooth. Having someone helps you.
Learn from the Journey - a small step to learn and success from understanding with ASL concept. Reaching goal everyday is a new adventure and tend to stay on track. ASL can help you grow as a person. log into Canvas often, use Chrome browser.
Think positively - Trust yourself and your ability to success . Replace with any negative thought with positive part to motivate yourself. do homework each week, prepare with lecturer 's video for tests.
Be honest with yourself - Challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone. any question on ASL , reach me through Canvas Inbox.
Count on yourself - It Is Important to hold yourself yourself accountable to success . Practice, Practice
Avoid getting burned out - Focus on your goal but dont stress out over It. I allow you to do assignment In one week later after the due date.
Course Goal
Student Learning Outcomes :
Vocabulary Development - recognize and produce vocabulary items in each unit., demonstrate comprehensive mastery of targeted vocabulary words drawn from class items, lecture, and videos.
Grammatical Features - demonstrate comprehensive mastery of target, content-specific commands, questions, and statements in ASL. ,identify grammatical features within short dialogues in ASL as directed by the professor
Conversational and Communication Skills - demonstrate comprehension and conversation facilitating behaviors, demonstrate comprehension and production of regulating behaviors (i.e. attention getting techniques, turn taking signals, and others), comprehend short narratives and stories in ASL as signed by the professor, Deaf users of ASL, or viewed on ASL videos ,demonstrate the ability to create, conduct and terminate a short content specific conversation.
Cultural Awareness - analyze and critique competing perspectives of diverse Deaf communities in the United States and Canada, ideas, aesthetic traditions, and cultural practices, and its history, compare, contrast, and interpret differences and commonalities among Deaf and hearing cultures
What is my Role ?
As your lecturer, I am the person you may contact If you need help with the course. I provide this course transparency and make sure you can reach your journey to success. I am aware that each of you Is different and will always attempt In quick response to your question. Drop me a question from Canvas Inbox or make Zoom appointment.
Support for you
Browse our library of guided Canvas tutorials for students. Canvas Support
The mission of tutoring at the MJC Tutoring Center is empower to students become more independent leaners. Tutoring Center
Support services, specialized Instruction and educational accommodations for students with disabilities. Application Accommodations and Support Center
Counselors help you Identify your educational goals, create plans and stay on track to completions.Student Counseling Center
Providing opportunities for your physical, mental health and social service. Health Services
Support with your financial aid application, available funding to offset educational costs. Student Financial Aid
How Grading Works
I know that getting good grades can be sometimes be stressful. To reduce that stress can Improve the chance of getting your best grades, allow yourself the time and space you need to do your best work. Dont procrastinate . If you pass the due date, I am allowing you to submit within a week later from the due date.
At the end of the term, the following scale will be use to assign your final grade.
90 - 100% A
80 - 89% B
70 - 79% C
60 - 69 % D
59% > F
Homeworks 10%
Receptive Practice 20 %
Expressive Practice 10%
Unit 1-4 Tests 40%
Discussions 10%
Quizzes 10%
Total 100%
Netiquette
We are no longer in the classroom, so we are in an online course which means it becomes a different approach of our communication. However, when we have a need for communication that is private, whether personal, interpersonal, or professional, we will use individual email or telephone. Our primary means of communication is written. The written language has many advantages: more opportunity for reasoned thought, more ability to go in‐depth, and more time to think through an issue before posting a comment. Still, written communication also has certain disadvantages, such a lack of the face‐to‐face signaling that occurs through body language, intonation, pausing, facial expressions, and gestures. As a result, please be aware of the possibility of miscommunication and compose your comments in a positive, supportive, and constructive manner. The key word is respect and patience.
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Canvas MSIGN Tracking and Information
Canvas MSIGN Layout
Light blue arrow - Canvas Inbox
Red arrow - Weekly Announcement
Light green allow - Weekly Objective
Dark pink arrow - What 's coming up
