American Sign Language 3 (SIGN 3100)
In this course, the student will continue to build on their knowledge of ASL with increasing focus on more complex grammatical features and sentence structures. The student will increase their communicative competency in ASL through a variety of situations and activities. The balance of the course will be supplemented by dialogue drills, scripted activities, conversation skill activities and DVD exercises. Reinforcement or tutorial sessions will be provided during the lab sessions. ASL grammar features explored in this course will include topographic space and expanding medical vocabulary. Defining ASL discourse, bilingualism and language contact, the variation and historical change in ASL, daily narratives and ASL storytelling, and ASL semantics will also be discussed.
Course code: SIGN 3100
Credits: 5.0
Tuition: $0
Length: 96.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
SIGN 2100.Corequisites
SIGN 3200, SIGN 3300, SIGN 3400, SIGN 3500. No schedule is currently available. Please check again later.
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Schedule †
SIGN 3100 schedule for programs:
- SIGN
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
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41897 | April 7, 2025 to June 26, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building A | Klassen, Maria |
41902 | April 7, 2025 to June 26, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building A | Klassen, Maria |
Additional Information
- 1) Major Areas of Sociolinguistics and Historical Change in Languages
- 2) The Analysis of Discourse in Different Areas
- 3) The Reasons For Bilingualism and Outcomes of Language Contact
- 4) Transitions Between Events for Narrative Sequence About Life Events and Family History
- 5) Narrative Structure About Canceled Plans and Personal Goals
- 6) Labels of ASL mouthing
- 7) Things Around the House
- 8) Narrative Structure About a Major Decision
- 9) Informative Structure About a Condition
- 10) Key Principles For a Live Story
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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Tuition and Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.