TASL Summer Session

Summer Sessions

TASL Summer Session

Our American Sign Language and Interpreting Studies program offers a summer session for students who are currently enrolled at UNC in the Teaching American Sign Language (TASL) MA Program.

Important Dates

Teaching American Sign Language M.A. Summer Session

Strategies for TASL Success

The orientation is for new students only (required). Instructions will be sent two weeks prior to the start date.

Online Classes

Residence Hall Move In

The earliest you can move into the residence hall is noon (12:00 p.m) MT. Give yourself enough time to adjust to your new time zone/ environment.

On Campus Classes

  • On campus orientation (for all students) is 8:00 am – 12:00 p.m.in McKee Hall on June 16, 2025.
    • Classroom locations will be confirmed at the on campus orientation.
  • Typical class hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
    • Check your specific cohort schedule for exact times as schedules vary by group.
  • Classes ends on Friday, June 27, 2025. Your cohort specific schedule will indicate the end time.
    • Note: No early releases! Attendance hours are mandatory for all campus classes.

Residence Hall Check Out

  • You can move out of the residence hall any time after your last class on Friday, June 27, 2025 by noon.

Online Classes

Important People

You will be interacting with various individuals throughout the summer session. You will interact with your course instructors during the online and residential portions of the summer session. Your instructors are your Point of Contacts for all things courses related (materials, activities, homework, assignment, etc.).

  • TASL 501: First and Second Language Acquisition in ASL
    • Instructor: Dr. Paul Twitchell
  • TASL 502: ASL Teaching Methods
    • Instructor: Dr. Katie Moore
  • TASL 504: ASL Curriculum Development and Design
    • Instructor: Dr. Taralynn Petrites
  • TASL 506: Contemporary Professional Issues in Teaching ASL

You will interact with department staff during the residential portion of the summer session.

The department staff are your Point of Contacts for all things outside of courses and course concerns that need attention beyond the course instructor.

Summer Coordinator Point of Contact: Taylor Hartman, Program Coordinator

Program Concerns Point of Contact: Barbara Garrett, Department Chair

What do I need to bring?

Preparing for the summer residential session means more than packing your bags—it also means getting organized for your courses. Here’s what you need to do before arriving on campus:

Review Important Course Documents

  • TASL Student Handbook – Read through it to understand program expectations.

  • Draft Syllabi – Instructors will email draft syllabi about 2 weeks before classes begin.

  • Final Syllabi – Available in Canvas at the start of the session.

Buy Your Course Materials

  • Required materials will be listed in the syllabi.

  • Purchase your books and supplies through the UNC Bookstore or your favorite retailer.

  • Bring all course materials with you to the residential session—you’ll need them from day one.

Questions? Contact Us!