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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Learn American Sign Language (ASL), the most commonly used sign language for Deaf communities in Canada
In this program, you progress toward ASL fluency, study Deaf culture and explore the cross-cultural issues that arise for non-Deaf people who wish to work with the Deaf community.
Here at Carleton we have a strong ASL program.
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).
Students practice sequencing activities by using proper clauses.
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