American Sign Language and Deaf Culture 10, 20, 30
CO30.1
Construct, independently, the meaning of a variety of signed texts in American Sign Language.
Indicators for this outcome
(a) | Watch, interpret and comprehend fluently signed texts in familiar and unfamiliar contexts such as global community and history or celebrating language and culture. |
(b) | Demonstrate an understanding of the five parameters of ASL (handshape, movement, palm orientation, location and facial expression) to interpret the meaning of different signs. |
(c) | Recognize several common variations in signing (e.g., age, gender, ethnicity) and effectively interpret non-manual markers (e.g., facial expressions and body language) to aid in interpreting information and feelings. |
(d) | Apply important social conventions in everyday interactions (e.g., turn-taking, calling for attention, interpersonal space). |
(e) | View and understand multiple visual elements in a variety of media. |
(f) | Analyze the organizational structure of a variety of signed text forms, including Plains Indian Sign Language, Langue des Signes Québécoise (LSQ) and Black American Sign Language. |
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