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

Course type

This is a standalone course that can be taken individually without enrolling in a VCC program.
International students: Contact [email protected] to confirm whether this course is available to international students.

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

Apply for this course on EducationPlanner BC:

  1. Select “Undergraduate Applicant”
  2. Select “ASL & Deaf Studies (Individual Courses)”

Course schedules

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Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† 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 who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.