Becoming an Ally 3

Course code SIGN 3400

Credit 3.0

Length 48.0 hours

Course outline View

Becoming an Ally 3 is the third course in the series of courses called Becoming An Ally (1,2,3) which are designed for students of ASL and Deaf culture who are exploring their career options as a non-Deaf ally working alongside the Deaf community. Learners will be guided to examine their own perceptions and experiences, and to appreciate the cultural and ethical considerations associated with the role of an ally. The course theme is Roles, Rules & Responsibilities.

Prerequisites

SIGN 2400.

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What you will learn

  • 1) What are Ethics?
  • 2) Critical Thinking and Decision-Making
  • 3) Codes of Ethics
  • 4) Supporting Deaf People with Disabilities
  • 5) Deaf and Hearing People in K-12 Education Settings
  • 6) Deaf and Hearing People in Post-Secondary Settings
  • 7) Deaf and Hearing People in the Workplace
  • 8) Deaf and Hearing People in Medical and Legal Settings
  • 9) Basic ASL & English Translation

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40129 April 6, 2026
to June 25, 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
40134 April 6, 2026
to June 25, 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.

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.