ESSI 04 Expression of Self through Sign 4, students practice a wider range of expressive Signed English, particularly more complex vocabulary, while integrating gestures, facial expressions, and accurate sign location. Students can develop critical thinking skills in a group setting and develop effective presentation skills that focus on self-expression.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 120 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 4 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 4 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Finger spell simple words and/or names
- Manually count from 1-10
- Express common non-manual markers
- Sign complex common words independently
- Sign partial sentences
- Apply coping strategies
- Apply strategies to overcome signing challenges
Teaching and Learning Approach
Teaching methodology may include an arts-based approach (e.g. through music and/or drama), group projects
(e.g. public performances) guest speakers (e.g. speakers, musicians, choreographers), individual projects (e.g.
reflective worksheets, poster) and discussions (e.g. common workplace expectations), delivered in both labs and
lectures.Learning Resources
Recommended: 3-ring binder, dividers, pen and pencils, and any personal stationery items for personal use (e.g.
markers).Assessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Skills Checklist | 1-7 | 100% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Competency-based Grades
This grading system is based on satisfactory acquisition of defined skills or successful completion of the course learning outcomes. It is used where standard numerical grades are not generally applied, for example in evaluating practicum performance or work placements, in pass/fail courses or for non-credit courses.
| Grade |
Description |
| AAV |
ABOVE AVERAGE -The student has mastered all or most course objectives/requirements in a minimum time frame and has exemplified good work and study habits. |
| COM |
COMPLETE – denotes that the student has mastered a satisfactory number of course objectives/requirements in a non-credit course |
| CRG |
CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was satisfactory in a credit course. |
| NCG |
NO CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was unsatisfactory. |
| PCG |
PARTIAL CREDIT GRANTED – denotes that the student has successfully completed a portion of the course objectives in a credit course. |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.