LSK 91 - Intermediate Intensive Preparatory Program For Deaf Students

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

10 hours of lecture, 2 hours of lecture/lab, and 3 hours of lab per week Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor; ASL 102 or equivalent. Comment: Credit/no credit only. LSK 91 may not be taken for a letter grade. LSK 91 may not be audited. LSK 91 is designed specifically for deaf and hard of hearing students who need additional preparation to successfully transition into college level courses. Instruction will be in American Sign Language with intensive focus on reading strategies, writing skills, and vocabulary enrichment. Development of academic survival skills and enhancement of background knowledge will also be included in the course work. Upon successful completion of LSK 91, students should be able to: Apply a systematic approach to writing which includes: prewriting, writing, revising 6 and editing to generate a composition which includes an introduction, body and conclusion. Express feelings and ideas through the use of compound sentence structure. Follow basic written and signed directions. Utilize pre-reading strategies, including making predictions and drawing conclusions to enhance comprehension of reading material at the students' instructional level. Retell the key concepts of a written work effectively through signed expression and a written response. Use analytical thinking skills to compare and contrast information. Demonstrate effective communication skills in interpersonal situations and small group settings by turn-taking and respecting other opinions in the communication process. Apply academic survival skills (i.e. time management, stress management, test taking skills) to find and obtain help when necessary. Demonstrate knowledge base gained from classroom discussions and excursions at an intermediate level.

Credits:

12.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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