2012-2013 Catalog (all pages) - Ohlone College

9 ANNOUNCEMENT OF COURSES 175
DEAF-157A English Composition Techniques
54.00 hrs lecture
Units: 3.00
Advisory: Fluency in ASL
This course is the first of two courses with strong emphasis on
refinement of English composition skills as applied through
paragraph and essay development. Students are exposed to a
variety of well-written essays and guided through an analysis of
structure, content, and style. Taught in ASL only. Not applicable
to associate degree. Repeatable = 2 times (GR)
DEAF-157B Principles of Composition
54.00 hrs lecture
Units: 3.00
Advisory: Fluency in ASL
This course is the second of two courses with a strong
emphasis on refinement of English composition skills as
applied through paragraph and essay development. Students
are exposed to a variety of well-written paragraphs and essays
and guided through an analysis of structure, content, and style.
Taught in ASL only. Not applicable to associate degree.
Repeatable = 2 times (GR)
DEAF-159A Reading Strategies
54.00 hrs lecture
Units: 3.00
Prerequisite: Fluency in ASL
This course is the first of two courses with an emphasis on
introduction to reading and study techniques. Students learn
various skills to analyze a variety of readings including essays
and news articles. This course is designed to prepare students
for more extensive courses in reading. Taught in ASL only. Not
applicable to associate degree. Repeatable = 2 times (GR)
DEAF-159B Reading Techniques
54.00 hrs lecture
Units: 3.00
Advisory: Fluency in ASL
This course is the second of two courses with an emphasis on
introduction to reading and studying techniques. Students
learn various skills to analyze a variety of readings including
essays and news articles. This course is designed to prepare
students for more extensive courses in reading. Taught in ASL
only. Not applicable to associate degree. Repeatable = 2 times
(GR)
DEAF-160A Personal and Social Awareness I
36.00 hrs lecture
Units: 2.00
Advisory: ASL Fluency
This is a practical course designed to explore issues relevant to
Deaf college students. Group activities will focus on personal
challenge and growth. Taught in ASL only. Not applicable to
associate degree. Repeatable = 5 times (GR)
DEAF-160B Personal and Social Awareness II
36.00 hrs lecture
Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: Deaf students only; DEAF-160A
This is a continuation of DEAF-160A and is designed to explore
issues relevant to Deaf college students. Group activities will
focus on personal challenge and growth. Taught in ASL only.
Not applicable to associate degree. Repeatable = 5 times (GR)
DEAF-161 Introduction to the Deaf Community
54.00 hrs lecture
Units: 3.00
Advisory: ASL Fluency
This is a basic course on the culture of American Deaf people.
Cultural norms of Deaf people are examined and current
issues within the Deaf community are discussed. Community
resources are presented. Taught in ASL. Not applicable to
associate degree. Repeatable = 5 times (GR)
DEAF-165
DEAF-166
DEAF-175A
DEAF-175B
DEAF-176A
DEAF-176B
Study Techniques: MS Word, MS Excel,
and MS Access
36.00 hrs lecture, 54.00 hrs lab
Units: 3.00
Prerequisite: Fluency in ASL
Introductory use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and
Microsoft Access to prepare students for college-level work.
Taught in ASL only. Not applicable to associate degree.
Repeatable = 5 times (GR)
Study Techniques: Introduction to Multimedia
Photoshop, MS PowerPoint, and MS Publisher
36.00 hrs lecture, 54.00 hrs lab
Units: 3.00
Advisory: Fluency in ASL, DEAF-165
Introductory course in the use of PhotoShop, Microsoft
PowerPoint, MS Publisher, and use of digital camera to prepare
students for college-level work. Taught in ASL only. Not
applicable to associate degree. Repeatable = 5 times (GR)
IUPP Grammar I
54.00 hrs lecture
Units: 3.00
This course is designed for students who already have an
intermediate to advanced knowledge of English sentence
structure but who need further refinement of grammar and
other language skills. Taught in ASL. Not applicable to associate
degree. Repeatable = 3 times (GC)
IUPP Grammar II
54.00 hrs lecture
Units: 3.00
This course is designed for students who have successfully
completed DEAF-175A and wish to continue to strengthen and
refine their grammar skills. Taught in ASL only. Not applicable
to associate degree. Repeatable = 3 times (GC)
Academic Vocabulary I
36.00 hrs lecture
Units: 2.00
Advisory: ASL fluency
This course is the first of two courses designed for students
who wish to improve their vocabulary through exposure to
words found in academic coursework. Students will strengthen
their understanding of words through thematic reading and
interactive exercises, by studying word parts, synonyms, and
analogies, and by analyzing their meanings in various written
contexts. Taught in ASL only. Not applicable to associate
degree. Repeatable = 3 times (GR)
Academic Vocabulary II
36.00 hrs lecture
Units: 2.00
Advisory: ASL fluency
This course is the second of two courses designed for students
who wish to improve their vocabulary through exposure to
words found in academic coursework. Students will strengthen
their understanding of words through thematic reading and
interactive exercises, by studying word parts, synonyms and
antonyms, and analogies, and by analyzing their meanings in
various written contexts. Taught in ASL only. Not applicable to
associate degree. Repeatable = 3 times (GR)
2012-2013 OHLONE COLLEGE CATALOG