Announcement of program change:
The "Sacramento State 2016 Summer of Sign" advanced ASL course program
has been moved to Fall 2016 and turned into a hybrid course consisting
of a blend of online study and 15 in-person meetings. This was done to
help make the course more affordable to students at Sacramento State
(where summer course offerings receive no state-supported funding).
It isn't that students don't want to take summer classes -- many
students just can't AFFORD to take the courses under the current system.
To take just one course during the summer would cost a student
$1,264.00. The math looks like this:
Mandatory Special Term Fee for continuing Sacramento State students:
$409.00
DEAF 164: $855.00 (based on 3 units at $285 per unit)
Cost for participation in the course: $1,264.00
The summer section was originally set up to address the fact that the
expanded waitlist was full for the former single course offering of DEAF
164 ("ASL Structure and Usage") for Fall 2016 at Sac State.
Numerous students literally could not graduate in a timely manner unless
"something" was done. We created a summer section of the course but it
was too expensive for students to afford so we instead have moved that
section to Fall 2016 as a second section of DEAF 164. To fit it
into the existing schedule and classroom availability we converted both
sections to hybrid (blended online and classroom instruction).
We realize that a 15-week schedule makes it difficult impossible for
working adults and those living beyond the Sacramento region to
participate in the course. For those who cannot afford or attend
this new version of the course the instructor has placed a series of
free instructional videos online at:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6akqFwEeSpjjtIRF9vQuHkbfyWk_1FJT
-- in which he recorded himself teaching the course content.
Please note that the video series is taught in the target language (ASL)
and intended for individuals who have completed ASL 4 or the equivalent
-- no close captioning, no voicing, and no interpreter. This is
intentional in an effort to help turn our students into skilled signers.
For more information you are welcome to contact the instructor directly
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Summer of Sign 2016: "Advanced ASL Immersion"
Combination of online study and in-person target-language delivered
(immersion) ASL instruction
First class meets August 1 through August 4, 2016 [Monday through Thursday,
9:00AM to 9:00PM]
Second class meets August 8 through August 11, 2016 [Monday through
Thursday, 9:00AM to 9:00PM]
- plus online study beginning July 18th, 2016.
You can take just one class or you can take both.
What: A college-credit Summer ASL Immersion program for advanced students
and working professionals including: Interpreters, ASL Instructors,
Educators of the Deaf and individuals who have completed ASL 4 or the
equivalent.
Where: Sacramento State University, Eureka Hall, Room 307G, 6000 State University Dr, Sacramento, CA 95819
Credit: Six semester units of California State University system regionally
approved credit.
Course Titles:
DEAF 164 "American Sign Language Structure and Usage" (ASL Linguistics) 3
Units
DEAF 165 "Current Issues in the Deaf World" (3 Units)
(Focusing on: "Advanced ASL Grammar and Vocabulary" / "Teaching ASL as a
2nd Language" / "Preparing to Pass an ASL Teacher Credential Exam")
Tuition and fees:
Mandatory Special Term Fee for continuing Sacramento State students: $409.00
DEAF 164: $855.00 (based on 3 units at $285 per unit)
DEAF 165: $855.00 (based on 3 units at $285 per unit)
Estimated cost for participation in one course: $1,264.00
Estimated program expenses for participation in both courses: $2,119.00
Plus approximately $80 for the textbook.
You do not have to take both classes. You can sign up for just one or the
other if you'd like. If you just take one class your total cost will be
around $1,264.00 (estimated).
Lead instructor: William G. Vicars, Ed.D. ("Dr. Bill" of "ASL University" /
Lifeprint.com)
Instructional team: Experienced Deaf ASL instructors and language
models and degreed Deaf Studies program graduates.)
Schedule:
9:00AM to 9:00PM Monday through Thursday starting August 1st for two weeks
plus significant online preparation work starting July 18th, 2016.
Make sure to provide your email address when you register. Also
AFTER you have paid tuition -- email Dr. Bill Vicars directly at (BillVicars@aol.com)
and let him know which classes you are taking so he can keep you informed
via email.
Approach: This is an ASL immersion program. You are expected to keep your
voice off from 9:00AM to 9:00 Monday through Thursday each week and at all
times in the classroom. If you need to voice (to call your kids or
something) you need to completely leave the classroom vicinity.
Classroom: Eureka Hall, Room 307G, Sacramento State University, 6000 J
Street, Sacramento, CA 95819. Map:
http://csus.edu/map/
Registration: Seating limited: Reserve your seat now: Call Emelina Logan
at (916) 278-6984
or email: credreg@cce.csus.edu and ask to register or be placed on the
waiting list for the courses: "DEAF 164" and "DEAF 165" for Summer 2016.
For additional registration and fee information see:
http://www.cce.csus.edu/summer
Also see:
http://www.cce.csus.edu/registration-enrollment
To register by mail or in person:
1) Download the Academic Credit Registration Form:
http://www.cce.csus.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/academiccreditregform.pdf
2) Drop off at Napa Hall or mail the form to the address below:
CCE Credit Registration
3000 State University Drive, MS 6103
Sacramento, CA 95819
By MasterCard, Discover or American Express via your My Sac
State Student Service Center.
By Visa, via phone to the CCE Enrollment Services phone line, (916) 278-6984
during regular business hours.
By check or money order payable to Sacramento State, mailed to:
College of Continuing Education
Attn: Academic Credit
3000 State University Drive, MS 6103
Sacramento, CA 95819
The
College of Continuing Education is self-supported and receives no funding or
income from sources other than enrollment fees which are established by the
CSU Board of Trustees. If you are unable to attend a course for which you
have registered and want a refund, you must notify the College of Continuing
Education at least 24 hours before the first class meeting.
Housing: It is NOT required that you stay on campus. There are several
reasonably priced motels and hotels nearby. Summer school housing is in the
"American River Courtyard." For more information contact the Housing and
Residential Life Office at housing@csus.edu or visit
http://www.csus.edu/housing/summer-2015/Summer 2015.html
[Yes, the link says 2015 but it applies to 2016 as well.] Or
google CSUS.edu summer housing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Question: Can I just take one of the courses or do I have to take both?
Answer: You can just take one course.
Question: Where can I see the actual course listing?
Answer: Visit: http://www2.csus.edu/class_schedule/Summer2016/DEAF.html
If you have questions regarding registration, tuition, fees, the facilities,
payment, or credit, call: (916) 278-6984
If you have questions regarding instruction, curriculum, or the syllabus,
email Dr. Vicars at
BillVicars@aol.com
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions:
Question: How much will cost to take just one of the classes, for example
"DEAF 164"?
Answer: $1,264
Question: How can non-matriculated students register for summer DEAF 164 and
DEAF 165?
Answer: Call the College of Continuing Education Enrollment Services phone
line, (916) 278-6984 during regular business hours or register in person at CCE in Napa Hall between May 9th and May 20th. Note:
Fees are due at the time of registration.
Question: How many students need to register to make sure the class is held
(and not cancelled)?
Answer: There isn't a specific number but it tends to be around between
80-85% of the total number of available seats. We are offering 25 seats so
we need around 20 students.
Question: Can non-matriculated students take DEAF 164 and DEAF 165 during
the summer?
Answer: Yes, you can enroll beginning on May 9th