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Judy Shepard-KeglContact: 207-400-0493 kegl@maine.eduOffice: Science Building A, 310 , PortlandHours: Zoom by AppointmentStudent Support/Teaching Assistant: (name)LIN 105: CONTRASTIVE ANALYSIS: ASL AND ENGLISHDRCourse Syllabus [last updated: 9/1/20]Course Meetings:Tuesdays; 5-7:30 PMCourse Mode:On-line SynchronousCourse Location:Zoom:Materials & BooksTAFRequired There is no required book for this course. All articles and video materials will be provided on-lineOptional resources that may be of helpBaker, C., & Cokely, D. 1980 [and subsequent editions] American Sign Language: A Teacher's ResourceText on Grammar and Culture. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University Press.Lucas, C., & Valli, C. 1995. Linguistics of American Sign Language: An Introduction. Washington, DC:Gallaudet University Press.Fromkin, V., & Rodman, R. 2010. An Introduction to Language (for linguistics). Belmont, CA:Wadsworth Publishing Company. [any edition is fine]Note: Old editions of these books are fine and go for 2.50 and up on Amazon. You don't need currenteditions. Numerous recommended but optional digital articles will also be made available with eachmodule. These are not required but may enhance your experience in this course. All of thesebooks will also be put on reserve at the Glickman library.LIN 105: Contrastive Analysis: American Sign Language and English - Course Syllabus1
Technology Requirements You need access to a computer with a camera and high speed internet We will be using BrightSpace (https://courses.maine.edu/d2l/home) in this course.See the “Technology” section for information on Brightspace’s tech requirements.Course DescriptionDRThis course does not presume knowledge of ASL. In fact, you could potentially take this course without takingASL 101 or any linguistics. Most people in the class will have taken or will be in at least ASL 101 and perhapshigher. This class also does not presume prior knowledge of linguistics. While this class will give you an edgewhen you take concurrent or subsequent ASL or linguistic classes, you will not be at a disadvantage hereentering without this prior experience. The idea in this course is to compare and contrast the grammars of twovery different languages--one in the spoken/auditory modalities and the other in the visual/gesturalmodalities. These two languages while very different are also very much the same. They are dialects of thesame language--The Human Language. Don’t be fooled. Even though we will not learn massive amounts of ASLvocabulary in this class, we will explore many interesting grammar issues in depth. You will be surprised atwhat you can do with just a handful of vocabulary, but a buttload of grammar.Learning OutcomesStructure & FormatTAF1. understand parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective, preposition, adverb, etc.) and levels of linguisticanalysis (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and discourse)2. recognize that American Sign Language and English are distinct languages with differing grammars3. identify and discuss eight (8) areas in which ASL and English are different4. have a basic familiarity with the following grammatical constructions in ASL: formational properties,figure and ground, classifiers, size and shape specifiers, determiner phrases and possessiveconstructions, verb agreement, direct and indirect address, relative clauses, questions5. explain how eyegaze and headtilt serve as agreement markers in ASL6. engage in critical thinking about the grammars of ASL and EnglishThere will usually be a poll to answer as you enter classClass will begin at 5 PM. Please be ready on Zoom. When you log in, start with your audio andvideo muted and please open your Chat. 5:00 The first 5-10 minutes of class will be open for questions. 5:10 45-minute lecture on the grammar topic of the week. 6:00-6:15 BREAK 6:15-6:30 Group Discussion on the Breakout Room Assignment (possibly will go longer) 6:30-7:15 group work on the exercise (possibly will end earlier, depending on the assignment) 7:15-7:30 wrap upNote: At two points during the class, there will be a roll call. When that happens, LIN 105: Contrastive Analysis: American Sign Language and English - Course Syllabus2
go to chat and indicate that you are there. You will have five minutes to post to chat.AssessmentAssignments will be due weekly to be submitted before the next Tuesday class. They will typically be started ina breakout group, but then will be submitted by students individually (list the members of your breakoutgroup). There is no midterm or final. The assignments demonstrate learning. There are three major additionalassignments in the course: 1) Who Am I?; DOG CHASE CAT COME HOME; 3) Powerpoint and Presentation onan assigned grammar topic.Grading CriteriaLarge Projects15(due by Dec 8)15(due by Dec 8)15(weekly)15 (weekly by noon the next Tuesday)10(2 per class)2(due by Oct 13)3(due by Nov 10)15(due Dec 1)10(due Dec 8)DRFinal Who Am I?Final DCCCHParticipation in BreakoutsSubmissions2 per class (.5 each; XC ttendance mandatory)Weekly AssignmentsRoll CallsFinal PresentationTotal:100 pointsCourse EvaluationsTAFAt the end of each semester, every student has the opportunity to provide constructive feedback on theircourses. It is important to me that you take the time to let me know your thoughts about the course. I useyour feedback to make improvements to the course materials, assignments, and outcomes.Course PoliciesGrading Scale100-93% 92-90% A-89-87% B 86-83% B82-80% B-A79-77% C 76-73% C72-70% C-69-60% D60% or lower FLIN 105: Contrastive Analysis: American Sign Language and English - Course Syllabus3
Attendance and Late WorkYou are encouraged to turn in assignments early. However, weekly work submitted after an assignment duedate, unless otherwise cleared by the instructor, will not be accepted. The assignments are designed toprepare you for the next class or to move you along on your final projects. The work on the final Powerpointand Presentation must also be produced on time to be credited. The only expection to this policy concernsthe two final long assignments (Who Am I and DOG CHASE CAT COME HOME). If you need an extension intoExam Week to complete these, one may be considered. However, you need to officially request this. ThatDRextension would be until midnight, the Tuesday of Exam week.Withdrawal from the CourseLast day to drop for 100% refund is Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020; for grade of W is Wednesday, Nov. 4.For more information, review USM’s Add/Drop and Withdrawal Policies 1.Class CancellationIf for any reason I need to cancel a class, I will place that information in announcements and mail everyone atthe latest by Tuesday morning before class.TAFInclement WeatherFrom time to time USM will close the University due to inclement weather. When the cancellation isfor an entire day, the class content will be made up at another time or through additional, outside ofclass, lectures or assignments. When school opens late or closes early, and the time selected is duringthe middle of our class, class will be asynchronous, meaning that we will not meet on-line that week. Iwill record the lecture and provide an assignment for you to do before the next class. Too often eventhough it may be fine in one place, students are struggling with internet or other electrical issues duringsuch times. It is important to note though that there will be videos to watch and work to do beforethe next hdrawalLIN 105: Contrastive Analysis: American Sign Language and English - Course Syllabus4
Academic Integrity / PlagiarismEveryone associated with the University of Southern Maine is expected to adhere to the principles of academicintegrity central to the academic function of the university. Any breach of academic integrity represents aserious offense. Each student has a responsibility to know the standards of conduct and expectations ofacademic integrity that apply to academic tasks. Violations of student academic integrity include any actionsthat attempt to promote or enhance the academic standing of any student by dishonest means. Cheating onan examination, stealing the words or ideas of another (i.e., plagiarism), making statements known to be falseor misleading, falsifying the results of one's research, improperly using library materials or computer files, orDRaltering or forging academic records are examples of violations of this policy which are contrary to theacademic purposes for which the University exists. Acts that violate academic integrity disrupt the educationalprocess and are not acceptable.Evidence of a violation of the academic integrity policy will normally result in disciplinary action. A copy of thecomplete policy may be obtained from the Dean of Students Office website 2 or by calling and requesting acopy at (207) 780-5242.TAFFinal Examinations / Final ProjectThere is no cumulative final examination for this course. There is a final project which involves creating aPowerpoint and doing a presentation on a specific grammar topic assigned to you. This presentation will bethe last week of class before exam week. The Powerpoint is due the week before that class when you present.It is a USM academic policy that no tests or exams may be scheduled during the last week of classes. We willnot have a cumulative final exam, so there will be no class during exam diation/academic-integrityLIN 105: Contrastive Analysis: American Sign Language and English - Course Syllabus5
Course ScheduleReadings / Assignment Schedule **(subject to alteration with notice)**TopicsIntroduction to the class.Parts of a sign.Figure and GroundDue:ASSIGNMENT 1: Partsof a signObject ClassifiersASSIGNMENT 2: Figureand GroundHandling ClassifiersASSIGNMENT 3: ObjectClassifiersSize and Shape Specifiers ASSIGNMENT 4:Handling ClassifiersStar Spangled BannerASSIGNMENT 5: Sizeand Shape SpecifiersCONVOCATIONProof of attendingoptional work on SSBconvocation eventsWho Am I problemASSIGNMENT 6: StarintroducedSpangled BannerWhat's the point?ASSIGNMENT 7: Whoam I (part 1)The face: TopicsASSIGNMENT 8: WhoDOG CHASE CATam I (part 2)COME HOME (DCCCH)problem introducedDirect and IndirectASSIGNMENT 9:Address/Direct ActionDCCCH part 1Yes/No Questions andASSIGNMENT 10:Wh-QuestionsDCCCH part 2relative clausesASSIGNMENT 10:DCCCH part 3conditionalsASSIGNMENT 11:DCCCH part 4; PPT duePRESENTATIONSFinal Who am I and(no breakout rooms)final DCCCH dueDRWeek:Week 1Sept 1Week 2Sept 8Week 3Sept 15Week 4Sept 22Week 5Sept 29Week 6Oct 6Week 7Oct 13Week 8Oct 20Week 9Oct 27Week 10Nov 3TechnologyTAFWeek 11Nov 10Week 12Nov 17Week 13Nov 24Week 14Dec 1Week 15Dec 8Technology Support Center (Help Desk)LIN 105: Contrastive Analysis: American Sign Language and English - Course Syllabus6
If you need technical support at any time during the course (especially concerning Brightspace), pleasecontact the Technology Support Center:Phone: (207) 780-4029 or 1-800-696-4357Email: help@maine.edu You need a maine.edu account to access most of our online resources. If you can’t remember youraccount information, visit the UMS User Account Management website 3 or contact IT at 1-800-6964357 and ask them to help you access your maine.edu account. The USM Portal 4 can be used to reach your student email, Brightspace, MaineStreet and most otheruniversity online tools through a single website. If this is the first time you’ve used Brightspace, Check out USM's Student Brightspace Training 5DRComputer AccessParticipants will need a reliable PC or a Mac with the latest version of a web browser. In addition, you willneed a broadband Internet connection (DSL or faster). Below is a suggested list of recommended software youmay need to access electronic resources for this course.Latest Versions of Web Browsers· Mozilla Firefox 6 (Windows / MacOS) - Recommend· Google Chrome 7 (Windows/MacOS) - Recommended· Safari 8 (MacOS - Update through the App Store)TAFNote that Brightspace and many other web-based applications used in USM courses do not work well inMicrosoft’s web browser, Edge.Brightspace Technical RequirementsD2L recommends having the latest version of whatever browser is being used on any computer or mobiledevice. Brightspace works very well on mobile Apple and Android devices via web browser. The BrightspacePulse app in the Apple App Store and Google Play also allows you to receive notifications regarding yourcourses on your device.The Pulse app is primarily meant for students to receive course announcements, and updates via pushnotifications on their mobile devices. The Pulse app is not “Brightspace for mobile devices.” The Brightspacesite (courses.maine.edu) itself is mobile friendly. The full content for a course can be accessed by tapping themenu button in the upper-right corner of the Pulse app screen and selecting “Launch Course Homepage.” ri/4LIN 105: Contrastive Analysis: American Sign Language and English - Course Syllabus7
will take you directly to the full course on Brightspace in your device’s web browser.NetiquetteOur text-based communication is vital in this course since it is the primary - and possibly only - way we willconnect with each other. Please be careful and considerate in all your communications with each other andyour instructor.The online medium is poor at conveying tone. Consider what you are saying and remember that your intentmight not be inferred by your readers (fellow students and instructors). Take a moment to re-read everythingyou write: assume that it will be taken in the worst possible light. And extend courtesy to others: assume themost charitable light possible. Both of these steps will make communication easier and far more civil. (Seealso my Netiquette posting in BoraghtSpace.)DRStudent Data RetentionYour maine.edu account is issued to you for as long as you are a student of this or any other University ofMaine System campus. There are various limits on how long IT can retain data you have stored through thisaccount depending on which services you have used. Below are the major points, but we encourage you tovisit the UMS User Account Management website 9 for full details on maine.edu account policies.Do NOT treat important academic work in old Brightspace courses as your sole copy. Each semester, allcourses receive a fresh Brightspace page commonly referred to as a “shell.” Course shells older than twoyears are automatically purged from the system, but sometimes instructors remove old course shells manuallyon their own. It is strongly recommended that you make backups of any work you have submitted toBrightspace before or shortly after your course ends. Especially if your program requires you to maintain aportfolio of work you have done.TAFGoogle ProductsYour maine.edu account is also a fully functional Google Account with access to Gmail, Google Drive, and mostof Google’s other products. After leaving the university, either through graduation or simply not registering forcourses, credit-earning students have 5 years before their maine.edu account is removed. The limit is 2 yearsfor non-credit students. This includes files and email stored in Google’s products using your maine.eduaccount. If this data is important to you, or if you need to retain it for a portfolio or future certification, youmust make and maintain your own personal backups of these files. Consider using Google Takeout 10 tobackup this data prior to separating from the University.Box & OthersIf you are using Box through your maine.edu account, please be aware that your storage can only bemaintained for one year after you have graduated, or otherwise separated from the out.google.com10LIN 105: Contrastive Analysis: American Sign Language and English - Course Syllabus8
University Policies & Support ResourcesADA & Electronic Accessibility Notification & AccommodationsThe university is committed to providing students with documented disabilities equal access to all universityprograms and services. If you think you have a disability and would like to request accommodations, you mustregister with the Disability Services Center. Timely notification is essential. The Disability Services Center canbe reached by calling (207) 780-4706 or by email at dsc-usm@maine.edu. If you have already received afaculty accommodation letter from the Disability Services Center, please provide me with that information assoon as possible. Please make a private appointment so that we can review your accommodations.DRThe following is a list of accessibility resources for the software we use in this course: Brightspace Accessibility information 11 Google Suite Accessibility information 12Tutoring & Writing AssistanceCounselingTAFTutoring at USM is for all students, not just those who are struggling. Tutoring provides active feedback andpractice, and is available for writing, math, and many more subjects. Walk-in tutoring is available at theGlickman Library in Portland, the Gorham Library, and the LAC Writing Center. For best service, we recommend making an appointment at the Learning Commons schedulingwebsite. 13 Questions about tutoring should be directed to Naamah Jarnot at (207) 780-4554. Interested in becoming a more effective, efficient learner? Check out the AGILE website! 14Counseling is available for USM students. The best way to schedule an appointment is by phone at (207) 7805411. More information is available on the University Health and Counseling Services website 15.Recovery Oriented Campus Center (ROCC)A peer support community for students in recovery from substance abuse and other mental health conditionsis available at USM. More information may be found online at the Recovery Oriented Campus shttps://support.google.com/a/answer/1631886?hl 15https://usm.maine.edu/uhcs12LIN 105: Contrastive Analysis: American Sign Language and English - Course Syllabus9
website 16 or by containing ROCC at (207) 228-8141.Non-Discrimination Policy & Bias ReportingThe University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenshipstatus, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all otherprograms and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:Amie Parker, Interim Director of Equal OpportunityDRThe Farmhouse, University of Maine AugustaAugusta, ME 04333,(207) 581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).Incidents of discrimination or bias at USM should be reported to Associate Vice President for Student AffairsDavid Roussel at (207) 780-5242.Statement of Religious Observance for StudentsTAFAbsence for Religious Holy DaysThe University of Southern Maine respects the religious beliefs of all members of the community, affirms theirrights to observe significant religious holy days, and will make reasonable accommodations, upon request, forsuch observances. If a student’s religious observance is in conflict with the academic experience, they shouldinform their instructor(s) of the class or other school functions that will be affected. It is the student’sresponsibility to make the necessary arrangements mutually agreed upon with the instructor(s).Title IX StatementThe University of Southern Maine is committed to making our campuses safer places for students. Because ofthis commitment, and our federal obligations, faculty and other employees are considered mandatedreporters when it comes to experiences of interpersonal violence (sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating ordomestic violence, and stalking). Disclosures of interpersonal violence must be passed along to theUniversity’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator who can help provide support and academic remedies for studentswho have been impacted. More information can be found at the Campus Safety website 17 or by contactingSarah E. Holmes at usm.titleix@maine.edu or (207) /usm.maine.edu/campus-safety-projectLIN 105: Contrastive Analysis: American Sign Language and English - Course Syllabus10
If students want to speak with someone confidentially, the following resources are available on and offcampus: University Counseling Services: (207) 780-4050 24 Hour Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-871-7741 24 Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-866-834-4357Policy on Acceptable Conduct In Class SettingsDRIf a student substantially disrupts a class, the professor may ask the student to align with this policy onconduct in a class setting. If the student refuses, the professor may, at their discretion, ask the student toleave. If the professor takes this step, they must attempt to communicate with the student and provideinformal counsel and advice. The professor may elect to notify their dean of the situation as well. If thestudent disrupts the class again, the professor may, at their discretion, provide a written notification to thestudent, describe the offending behavior, and refer the student’s case to the appropriate academic dean andnotify the dean of students that an official student conduct code violation has occurred. The Student ConductProcess is detailed on the Community Standards and Mediation website 18.Covid Face Covering RequirementTAFPer USM and the University of Maine System, all students, faculty, and staff members are required to wear aface covering, including during all face-to-face classes. Resident students are exempted from this requirementwhen in their own room in the residence hall. Students seeking additional exceptions from this requirementshould refer to the Disability Accommodations section of this syllabus. Full information on Covid restrictionsand guidelines can be found on the University of Maine System website ther/community-guidance/everyone/LIN 105: Contrastive Analysis: American Sign Language and English - Course Syllabus11
Sep 01, 2020 · LIN 105: Contrastive Analysis: American Sign Language and English - Course Syllabus 7 If you need technical support at any time during the course (especially concerning Brightspace), please contact the Technology Support Center: Phone: (207) 780-4029 o
