Procedures

You will receive an e-mail from me, Korin Riedberger, with instructions on how to begin the course. If you have questions, just contact me.

I will expect you to read, view the videotapes, practice and complete each unit of SIGNING Naturally Level 2. This means that you will learn and study the vocabulary, dialogue, structure, and exercises sections of the text, and then translate the signs. Please read your student workbook before going ahead with your coursework. I expect you to view the lessons, to follow and study, then practice.

ALWAYS READ THE VIDEO ASSIGNMENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN ANY UNIT. It is the longest, hardest part of each unit. It will require a lot of thought and practice. You will do much better, learn much more, if you keep the video assignment in the back of your mind as you move through the other assignments.

Vocabulary for each unit
At the top of each unit page, you’ll see, ”Vocabulary for this unit.” This provides links to video segments, where you can view each sign in motion. Illustrations for each sign are also provided at the end of every unit, in your workbook.

Workbook assignments
1. ALWAYS preview the workbook assignment before you view any video segment.

2. Most independent workbook assignment have a Submit button. Click it, and you'll be taken to an online worksheet related to the assignment. Yes, some of the answers are in the back. However, your errors are VITAL information for me. I’ll be able to help you master the language if I can see where you’re struggling. You’re not given points for accuracy; you’re scored on whether you submitted the assignment or not. You can fill in most worksheets and submit them more than once. So, there's no reason to cheat.

Comprehension checks
Some of these will be short worksheets on material contained within the workbook.

Videos
1. Videos are required at the end of every unit as part of a competency check. You may be required to develop a short script, memorize it, then act it out.

2. You'll videotape three units per video, for a total of two for the semester. It's okay with me if you want to tape over your videos when you get them back, but you might enjoy looking at them later, after you've taken ASL 2.1 and ASL 2.2.

3. THE VIDEOS FOR THIS COURSE ACCOUNT FOR ALMOST HALF OF YOUR GRADE. You will not be penalized for mistakes. If you turn in the videos with all assigned scenarios included and it's clear that you tried hard, you'll get an "A." However, if you turn in a video and it's clear that you haven't been practicing, you'll receive a lower score. If you don't turn in a video at all, you'll get a "zero," of course. Take these video projects seriously. Get them done, and turn them in.