This will develop your awareness and sensitivity to linguistic and cultural diversity that enhances communicative and cultural competence.
DurationThe American Sign Language (ASL) program will provide you the opportunity to expand your understanding of languagehood by learning a language that relies on a visual modality.
This will develop your awareness and sensitivity to linguistic and cultural diversity that enhances communicative and cultural competence.
Program Outcomes
Upon completing the program, graduates will be able to:
Demonstrate an ability to communicate at a conversational level in ASL
Identify the key features of Deaf culture and the issues it faces, such as the social stigma of disability
Recognize the sources of identity for the Deaf culture
Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of intercultural differences to promote effective communication when interacting with members of the Deaf community
These learning outcomes fall in line with the UVic learning outcomes of informed civic engagement and understanding, effective communication, and intercultural knowledge and sensitivity.
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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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