Students develop a beginning conversational level of comprehension and expressive fluency in ASL. Students learn basic ASL vocabulary, grammar, and expressive and receptive skills empowering them to communicate effectively. Students also begin to develop their understanding of Deaf culture.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Family
- Breakfast
- Housing
- Food Shopping
- Visual Gestural Communication
- Lower Mainland, British Columbia, Canada Geography
- Indigenous History in British Columbia
- Storytelling
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
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42449 |
January 5, 2026 to March 31, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50017 |
April 7, 2026 to June 30, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
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.