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Module 1: Assignments

Linguistic Competencies

Module 1: Conv Dynamics in Deafhood Foundation History Assignment

Instructions in ASL:
Instructions:

In GoReact, View video, using GoReact text comments, note how the pair:

  • Start/change topics
  • Interrupt each other
  • Show that they want to add information
  • Insert information into the conversation flow
  • Show they agree/disagree
  • What signs, gestures, or expressions do they use to manage the conversation flow?
  • What other signals do you see them use?
Go beyond this list and share your thoughts - what's the point of learning conversational cues? How do you practice connecting using conversational techniques?
This video is already loaded into GoReact WITH some sample labels to get you started - Put in your answers, observations, and thoughts using the GoReact comment function.  You should make at least 20 comments on this video.

Deafhood Foundation with labels:
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Click the link to the right connect to GoReact. You will be able to do the assignment in GoReact after you click the link.
Module 1: GoReact Assignment

Module 1: Foreshadowing Conjugation Practice

Instructions in ASL:
Instructions:
Foreshadowing Conjugation Practice
  1. He bought a new car, but the next morning woke up to find it stolen!
  2. She was doing research on her family history, when she discovered she had a deaf cousin
  3. I was fine one minute, and then all of a sudden I felt nauseous.
  4. I was walking my dog when I slipped and fell.
  5. I was opening my soda can when it exploded!
Using different 'foreshadowing conjugations' from the list below to create 3 different sentences from each of the 3 sentences above. Make video showing all sentence variations in GoReact - Be sure to upload only ONE video to GoReact (not one video for each sentence variation!!).
THRILL
PAH
WRONG
HAPPEN
FIND
UNDERSTAND
HIT
FRUSTRATE
LUCKY
DRATS
WHEW
FINISH
THROAT CLENCH
Or Click the link at the below to print PDF:
compass_foreshadowing.pdf
File Size: 56 kb
File Type: pdf
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Click the link to the right connect to GoReact. You will be able to do the assignment in GoReact after you click the link.
Module 1: GoReact Assignment

Module 1: Sign 7 sentences using correct ASL format

Instructions in ASL
Instructions:
English - ASL Sentence Activity (
In GoReact)

Step 1:

Read the following sentences and practice signing using correct ASL formats:
Do you want to play basketball? (Y/N)
I don't know where my keys are. (negating)
If it's too hot outside, I will stay home. (conditional)
You want to stay with me, right? (affirming question)
Clean up this mess now! (imperative)
The boy standing by the tree is my brother. (relative clause)
I love the food at the new restaurant downtown! (topic-comment)

Step 2: 
Go into Passport GoReact course page and locate assignment 2.B.4. Video yourself signing above 7 sentences in correct ASL format and upload for review. 

Step 3: Review your video - do your interpretations of the 7 sentences look like natural ASL? Do they follow demonstrated ASL format? If you are not satisfied with your video work, create a new video and upload again. Review until you're satisfied with the sentences then submit!
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Click the link to the right connect to GoReact. You will be able to do the assignment in GoReact after you click the link.
Module 1: GoReact Assignment

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  • Overview
    • The Coda Experience
    • The Interpreting Profession
  • How to Apply
  • Program Phases
    • Phase 1 >
      • Passport Course >
        • Module 1 >
          • Notable CODAs
        • Module 2
        • Module 3
        • Module 4
        • Module 5
        • Module 6
        • Module 7
    • Phase 2 >
      • Voyage Course
    • Phase 3 >
      • Beacon Course
    • Phase 4 >
      • Bridge Course >
        • Creating a Professional Network
        • Characteristics of Successful Interpreters
        • Curating a Professional Portfolio
        • Applying for Professional Work
        • Power, Privilege, and Oppression
  • Resources
  • HLL Blog
  • Tech FAQs