Our introductory courses are designed for those with no previous knowledge of ASL.
Our introductory courses are designed for those with no previous knowledge of ASL. They introduce grammatical structures and facial expressions according to their functions, which are then used in situations connected to everyday activities in the deaf community.
You learn how to relate to each other and build up your cross-cultural awareness and understanding in a classroom with no spoken conversation.
You will learn the basics of ASL, including vocabulary, non-manual signals, grammar, and syntax.
Learn to exchange personal information, identify others, give simple directions, talk about living situations, leisure activities and more. Also included is an introduction to Deaf culture. The courses use the Signing Naturally Level 1 Curriculum.
Consistently recognized as one of Canada’s top universities and the #1 undergraduate university in Ontario for 12 years running, Trent University is home to a dynamic community of scholars embodying our motto nunc cognosco ex parte – now I know in part – valuing what has been learned, and what is yet to be discovered.
Attracting excellent students from across the country and around the world, Trent is known for leadership in teaching, research, and student satisfaction. Here, students connect and collaborate with faculty, staff, and their peers through diverse communities that span our unique collegiate communities, disciplines, hands-on research, co-op and career experience, and community-based activities.
Across all disciplines, Trent brings critical, integrative thinking to life every day. Popular among students is Trent’s uniquely flexible learning environment where a single faculty of arts and science allows students to fully customize their degree in a way that truly reflects their goals and interests.
Trent University offers students the opportunity to study in more than 100 programs across two campuses. The Peterborough campus features award-winning architecture and innovative and academically-rigorous programs housed on 1,400 acres in a breathtaking natural setting on the banks of the Otonabee River.
A second campus, Trent Durham Greater Toronto Area, is located in Oshawa and offers career-ready academic programs and experiences. A new residence and academic building opened at this growing campus in Fall 2020.
American Sign Language (ASL) is the third most popular foreign language, leading third in language course enrolments in post-secondary institutions in the U.S. after Spanish and French, according to Modern Language Association (2016).
Our courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you
This course provides opportunities for students to develop interpreting skills and practice professional skills under supervision
This course will teach both ASL and Deaf culture to help you better understand the communication needs of the Deaf community.
Learn American Sign Language (ASL), the most commonly used sign language for Deaf communities in Canada
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