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Nature of course request C02586 :

New course

Undergraduate

First term offered : Spring 2014
Course Prefix&Number	Descriptive Title	Credits/Hours
INT471	Seabeck: Academic ServiceLearning Project	3 -

Abbreviation for Class Schedule(20 spaces) Seabeck

Catalog Description: Throughout the course, students will be practicing a variety of communication strategies that can contribute to a skills set as an ASL interpreter and Support Service Provider working with the Deaf-Blind population. These strategies will be incorporated and personalized depending on the individuals students are matched with at The Lighthouse for the Blind¿s Deaf-Blind summer retreat, Seabeck. Students will be able to experience working as guides, escorts, and support service providers for this annual camp retreat for Deaf-Blind adults from all over the United States and several other countries. This course is a follow-up to INT470: Deaf-Blind Interpreting. Students completing these two courses will have greater familiarity and understanding of the diverse communication styles and modes Deaf-Blind people use, be it visual, tracking, signing in a restricted field of vision, Pro-Tactile, or vocal projection. Students will also be expected to raise funds to support the repeated trips to engage with Seattle¿s vibrant Deaf-Blind community as well as for the trip itself to Seabeck, WA. At the crux of this service-learning experience, students will interact directly and hands-on with a marginalized population while ensuring their dignity and self-worth. This course is successful because of keen observations, insights, and experiences. Students participating in the trip will be traveling to Seabeck, Washington by van, participating in volunteer activities with Deaf-Blind adults. Participants will stay together at the camp retreat grounds in dorm-style rooms, with meals provided. ***Entrance into this course is by application, interview and approval only. Students must be ASL language proficient equivalent to ASL 9 or above by June 2013, or be accepted into the interpreting program by June 2013. Successful completion of INT470/570: Deaf-Blind Interpreting course is required.

Course Goal and Objectives: Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes After successfully completing this course, you will be able to: ¿ Familiarity and understanding the diverse communication styles and modes Deaf-Blind people use: visual, tactile, tracking, signing in a restricted field of vision, projecting, etc. ¿ Work as a Support Service Provider and/or interpreter for Deaf-Blind people. ¿ Appreciate and respect the unique challenges and lives of multi-dimensional Deaf-Blind people. ¿ Learn how to fundraise. ¿ Work well in a team, supporting each other¿s personal and professional development ¿ Express yourself fluently in ASL and understand others who use ASL ¿ Raise funds and sustain nonprofit endeavors ¿ Use ASL in the following modes: visual, tactile, tracking, signing in a restricted field of vision ¿ Work as a Support Service Provider and interpreter in Deaf-Blind settings ¿ Receive academic credit for the INT, ASL or SPED courses. (Optional)

Justification for adding the course (e.g. alignment with other institutions, program revision, etc.): The course has been operated since 2008 as INT (ASL or SPED) 409, which has been listed as a Practicum course. We would like to designate a course # just for Seabeck as a follow-up to INT470.

Faculty and facilities needed: CM Hall Lockable Classroom

Brief Course outline: ¿ Weekly Meetings o Fridays, 9-11:50am. Additionally, Academic Excellence on Thursday, May 31st. Time TBD. ¿ Attendance & Camp Participation o Attendance at the weekly meetings, the fundraising activities, and the SSP opportunities is very important for your success going into Seabeck. As this class is graded in part on your participation, it is very important to come to every meeting. Your preparation for Seabeck will be in direct proportion to your experience beforehand. Deaf-Blind campers are relying on you to be there for their vacation and support. o If you are unable to attend class, you must contact the student leader and communicate the reasons as to why you were unable to make the meeting. ¿ Readings: Readings may be assigned for you to reflect on. ¿ Reflection 1 & 2: Due May 3rd and June 7th -- REQUIRED o 500 words o Single-spaced, grammar/spell-checked. 0.5 margins, Arial font. Submitted by email. o Your thoughts on this experience thus far¿in regards to the course objectives (above), i.e. team-building, fundraising, your leadership skills, your confidence, your sense of independent responsibility as an SSP/interpreter working with DB individuals, your ability to communicate effectively as a member of the team, as an SSP/interpreter, your ability to understand receptive ASL, how participating in this experience is benefitting you personally, socially, physically, professionally, etc. ¿ SSP Volunteering: You will engage with member(s) of the Deaf-Blind community as an SSP and or interpreter for DB individuals. This will require travel outside of Monmouth. This will involve volunteering in the Deaf-Blind community. Participation in the April 27th date is required. Additional participation in activities is eligible for extra credit. o Dates: April 27th at WSDBC Meeting in Seattle; Other activities as they arise ¿ Fundraising: In order for this trip to be a success, we must raise the necessary funds to get to Seabeck as a group. Individual fundraising and group participation in fundraising is essential. o Activities TBD. Letter-writing, can & bottle collecting, jars at area businesses/point-of-sale, etc. ¿ Deaf-Blind Interpreter Simulations: Throughout the group meetings, you will gain hands-on practice interpreting and providing support for Deaf-Blind persons in mock simulations. Your professionalism and maturity as an SSP and interpreter will be screened in preparation for Seabeck. ¿ Meetings with Advisor, CM Hall: 2 meetings per Spring term. To assess your participation, adherence to the contract, fundraising goals, team cohesion, skill fluency, etc. ¿ Final Reflection: Due Thursday, September 5th -- REQUIRED o 1500 words o Single-spaced, grammar/spell-checked. 0.5 margins, Arial font. Submitted by email. o Your thoughts on the week at Seabeck¿in regards to the course objectives (above), i.e., your interaction with Deaf-Blind campers, your interaction with other SSPs, your insights on working with Deaf-Blind individuals, your struggles, challenges, successes, and triumphs, your leadership skills, your confidence, your sense of independent responsibility as an SSP/interpreter working with DB individuals, your ability to communicate effectively as a member of the team, as an SSP/interpreter, your ability to understand receptive ASL, how participating in this experience is benefitting you personally, socially, physically, professionally, team-building, fundraising, etc. Activity/Assignment Points Due Date 1. Attendance/Participation 27 Weekly 2. WSDBC Meeting 15 Saturday, April 27th 3. Reflection #1 20 Friday, May 3rd 4. Reflection #2 20 Friday, June 7th 5. Final Class DB/Interpreter Simulation 20 Friday, June 7th 7. Seabeck 40 August 24th-August 31st 8. Final Reflection 50 Thursday, September 5th TOTAL: 192 total possible

Approval Queue C02586

Attached Files:

2013 Seabeck Course Syllabus.docx

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