Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

This course meets synchronously online via Zoom during your scheduled class meeting times.. Attendance is mandatory. This is a language immersion course conducted entirely in American Sign Language (ASL); no spoken English is permitted during class sessions.

Required Technology

• Webcam is required and must be on during class. Students without their camera on will be marked absent.

• High-speed internet and a laptop or desktop computer are essential. Phones and tablets are not sufficient for full participation. 

Attendance Policy

• Two unexcused absences are allowed. More than two may result in a drop of one full letter grade per every two additional absences.

• Late arrivals and early departures may count as partial or full absences.

• Notify the instructor in advance by email if you need to miss class.

 

To fully participate in this online ASL course, students must have access to the following:

Hardware:

• Webcam: Required for visibility during live Zoom sessions and video assignments. Clear video is essential for visual communication in ASL.

• Reliable internet connection: To ensure smooth participation in Zoom sessions and timely access to course materials.

Software:

• Zoom: Required for attending all live class sessions. Make sure it is installed and updated regularly.

• TWA Canvas (via D2L): You must be enrolled and signed up for the course on the TWA Canvas platform, accessible through D2L Announcements.