2020-2021 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]
American Sign Language: AA
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Associate of Arts | 63 credits minimum
Humanities, Languages, Culture, and ASL/I Division
Taylorsville Redwood Campus
General Information 801-957-4073
Program Information 801-957-4642
Program Website
Academic and Career Advising
Program Faculty
Associate Professor - Connie Spanton-Jex
Assistant Professors - Duane Kinner, David Davenport
Program Description
The American Sign Language program offers courses in language, literature and culture, and prepares students to function effectively in the Deaf community. Students acquire expertise in American Sign Language while developing important intercultural competencies. Many required and elective classes are designated as General Education courses that enable students to explore a variety of fields and to demonstrate proficiency in English, mathematics, etc. This means that this program is also a vehicle for students to broaden their perspectives and deepen their understanding of the world around them while also providing an AA that includes the prerequisite courses and a pathway for the ASL English Interpreting AAS.
Career Opportunities
Upon the completion of the ASL Program, students will have a strong foundation in American Sign Language and Deaf culture and will be well suited for complementary studies in Deaf Education, Deaf Studies, medical fields, sales fields, acting, and ASL/English Interpreting. Students may apply for the AAS degree in ASL-English Interpreting program, without the need to complete any additional requirements. ASL-English interpreters are certified professionals who are needed in many fields. Students who complete the AAS in ASL/English Interpreting can decide to pursue a BS degree at USU, which has a special agreement with the ASL/I Program.
Transfer/Articulation Information
Admission into a major program at a transfer institution depends upon the receiving institution’s requirements for that major. Some major programs are restricted and require special application as well as a competitive GPA. See an Academic Advisor at both SLCC and the intended receiving institution for specific articulation information.
Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
Additional estimated fees: $700
Estimated Time to Completion
If students follow the suggested sample schedule, completion time is five semesters.
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Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes |
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1 - Acquire substantive knowledge
2 - Communicate effectively
3 - Develop quantitative literacies
4 - Think critically & creatively
5 - Become a community engaged learner
6 - Work in professional & constructive manner
7 - Develop computer & information literacy |
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Use American Sign Language with sufficient structural accuracy to communicate in most formal and informal conversations regarding day-to-day activities, social and professional topics.
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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Use American Sign Language for descriptive, expository, dialogue, procedural, informational, persuasive, and narrative discourse.
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1, 2, 4, 5
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Act with respect, knowledge and understanding of Deaf people and ASL, with an appreciation for their linguistic and cultural diversity, values, and social customs.
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1, 2, 4, 5
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Demonstrate understanding of Deaf people from diverse backgrounds, including difference in language use, communication modes, age, gender and ethnic identity.
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1, 2, 4, 5
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Identify their own cultural values and social customs and compare/contrast them with those of the Deaf community in the United States and with other cultural groups.
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1, 2, 4, 5
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Demonstrate understanding of the implications of cultural differences such as collectivism and individualism and high and low context cultures.
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1, 2, 4, 5
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Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills that will aid in continual language development, cultural competencies, and lifetime learning.
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1, 2, 4, 5
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