Sign Language (SGN) Department
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Sign Languages classes are offered in two learning modalities: In-Person and Virtual Live. Please visit Lancer's keep learning and CLC's website for current updates and important information.
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Information, Announcements, and Cultural Events
To get ready and suceed in this class, contact your instructor Kara Thomas -as soon as possible: kthomas14@clcillinois.edu
Required textbook for SGN 121-001:
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CLC's Canvas (Tech Support):
24/7 Student support
Students in online and blended classes in need of technical assistance should contact CLC’s Help Desk. The Help Desk offers CLC students 24/7 support for assistance with technology issues. Be prepared to respond to questions to verify your identity, such as student ID number, courses taken in previous terms, previously earned grades, among other possible queries.
Related External Links
External websites recommended by your instructor for your language class:
This course uses an innovative app called Sanako Connect. Stay tunned for more information on how you can take advantage of this awesome app. Free for students currently registered in SGN at CLC
Student Resources
Four main ways to get help:
- Talk to your instructor during office hours (this information is also on the syllabus given to you the first day of class)
- Contact CLC's 24/7 Help Support
- Check out Cengage's 24/7 student tech support
- Visit the library
- Check out an HP Stream (notebook computer)
- Visit the language remote access lab if you need assistance with homework (recording oral assessments, accessing oral exercises, etc)
Need help with your cultural project?
Visit the library and talk with a librarian to improve the quality of your cultural report. You might want to check out this site before going to the library.
Typing Italian characters on an English keyboard.
Need A Tutor?
It is possible that we may have an Italian tutor in the Writing Center. Come visit the library and request an Italian tutor.
Language Lab Hours and Location
During transitioning mode, please visit the language remote access lab if you need assistance turning in oral exercises, listening activities, etc.
Do you need a computer to do your homework for Italian? Do you need to practice your listening and oral skills? Then, come and visit our language resource lab during lab hours.
World Language Department and Main Office Location
Theresa Ruiz-Velasco - World Languages Department Chair
Grayslake, B-263
Phone: (847) 543-2579
Fax: (847) 543-3040
com807@clcillinois.edu
Division Office:
Grayslake, B-213
Phone: (847) 543-2040
Fax: (847) 543-3040