Beginner American Sign Language (ASL) 1

Course code SIGN 1010

Credit 3.0

Length 60.0 hours

Course outline View

This 60 hour course introduces the student to ASL vocabulary development, manual alphabet, numeral system, simple structures and grammatical forms of ASL, as well as insight into the culture and community of Deaf people. In addition, laboratory or group practice, drills, exercises, and dialogues to develop the grammatical forms and syntax are included.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Unit 1: Getting to Know You
  • Unit 2: Exchanging Personal Information
  • Unit 3: Discussing Living Situations

How to register

Please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at advising@vcc.ca to apply.
For more information, please see the PIDP Program Content Guide.

Course schedules

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.