SL 101 50 - American Sign Language I FA20_S1

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American Sign Language I (SL 101)

Term: 2020-2021 Fall

Faculty

Sharon Bryant
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Adjunct Professor Bryant obtained

Ed.S from George Washington University in Transitional Special Education & Collaboration Vocational Evaluation;

Also M.S. Degree from Western Maryland College/McDaniel College in Counseling Education

B.A Degree from Gallaudet University in Social Work

Currently work part time as Deaf Mentor with TN School for the Deaf (Birth - 5 years old).

Adjuct Professor TN Temple University

Formerly employed as Client Service Manager, Employment Specialist and Also worked at Maryland School for the Deaf.

Christian Life with family and community are primarily important as well

Ephesians 1:13 -  In whom ye also trusted after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy spirit of promise.

 
Kathryna Jordan Doyle
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Angela D Friedman
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Craig W Lemak
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Sara C Evans
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Dr. Evans is a graduate of THE University of Tennessee where she completed her PhD in Deaf Education and Interpreting Education.  She earned her M.Ed. in Teaching ASL from Tennessee Temple and her BS in Early Childhood Education from Berry College.  She has taught Deaf Education in the public schools for almost 19 years and has spent the last 15 years interpreting at the college level, community interpreting as well as with VRS and VRI.  In addition she has taught at the college level teaching ASL, Deaf Education and Interpreting at UT, Eastern Kentucky University and Lee University.  

Missions is a big part of her focus and providing the best interpreters for the Deaf community!

Her favorite bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Michael R Gonzalez
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Description

This course provides students with an introduction to basic skills needed to produce and comprehend American Sign Language. Course work includes the manual alphabet, numbers, basic sentence structure and grammar, Conversational Skills skills, and culturally appropriate behaviors. Students learn the importance of facial expressions and non-manual signals as grammatical indicators.