Our supportive Deaf and DeafBlind instructors use ASL, gestures, facial expressions, slides, and occasional written English to help you learn ASL
From American Sign Language Beginner 1, you’ll find yourself in a Deaf-centric, signing-only environment with no spoken English. Our supportive Deaf and DeafBlind instructors use ASL, gestures, facial expressions, slides, and occasional written English to help you learn ASL.
As you progress through course levels, you’re introduced to the richness of Deaf culture and practices. Learn about the lived experiences and perspectives of Deaf and hard of hearing people, and find out how to communicate appropriately and respectfully. In doing so, you’ll create connections, bridge cultures and help foster inclusion in your personal and professional life.
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You will learn the linguistic fundamentals of ASL and how to use it as your second language in socio-cultural context
American Sign Language course is offered by Greater Essex County District School Board. Our courses are taught by highly qualified and experienced teacher who are extremely dedicated to ensuring you leave with all the necessary skills to broaden your horizons and never be lost for words again.
This program is designed to increase your fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and help you to gain knowledge of Deaf culture and Deaf history so that you can effectively interact with Deaf individuals.
This course introduces foundations of American Sign Language including linguistic perspectives, dialogue skill set, vocabulary, and syntax. Instruction may also include sociocultural contexts regarding the Deaf community, culture, and history.
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).
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