Course Content and Outcomes Guides (CCOG)

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Effective Term:
Fall 2020 through Fall 2024

Course Number:
ITP 122
Course Title:
Discourse Analysis
Credit Hours:
2
Lecture Hours:
20
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Analyzes and compares ASL and English discourse. Reviews relevant research and introduces the research process.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

  • Identify cultural expectations for conveying information, opinions, and emotions in ASL and English.

  • Use figurative language, make and understand inferences, and use self-monitoring skills during ASL and English discourse. 

  • Discuss relevant research in ASL and English.

  • Conduct research demonstrating meta-linguistic awareness of personal discourse patterns.

Course Activities and Design

This course will include lectures, student presentations, a research project, and group discussions. 

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Students will be assessed on assignments, quizzes, discussions, and projects. 

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Course content includes:

  • Analysis of context, purpose, and register of English and ASL texts

  • Discourse mapping of English and ASL texts

  • Research related discussions and activities