You will learn the linguistic fundamentals of ASL and how to use it as your second language in socio-cultural context
Learn a second language that originated over 200 years ago. Recognized as a legitimate language with a unique grammar, syntax, vocabulary and classifiers, American Sign Language (ASL) is used by about a million Canadians and Americans.
You will learn the linguistic fundamentals of ASL and how to use it as your second language in socio-cultural context. Our courses cover the culture, history and perspectives on the language and the ASL community in Canada. Explore how this community integrates into broader Canadian society and the socio-cultural values of the ASL community.
Whether you are studying ASL as a new language or improving your existing skills, you will develop the expertise and mindset using ASL in different academic and professional contexts.
In an increasingly globalized world, the ability to speak more than one language is a highly valued commodity. In addition, the study of structure, history, and development of language helps to create strong communicators with the skills to work in a multitude of professions.
The Department of Languages, Literatures & Linguistics gives you the opportunity to study an additional language, while learning about the culture and science behind human language.
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Experience the rich variety of language, culture and literatures courses offered at the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics. Learn a new language, experience a new culture and enrich your imagination with DLLL's degree-granting programs.
Students learn to handle basic every day communication.
This introductory course in American Sign Language (ASL) teaches students to manage everyday communication in ASL and integrate deaf culture and deaf community content.
Learn new vocabulary with an emphasis placed on increasing Sign Language fluency in both the receptive and expressive modes of communication.
In our ASL classes, workshops ,and 1 on 1 sessions we use the Signing Naturally curriculum that was originally developed at a California College.Â
American Sign Language is designed to introduce a visual-gestural language used by the Deaf Community in Canada and the United States.
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