This course introduces the student to terms related to Deaf people, Deaf culture, and sign language. The course also provides the student with an opportunity to examine assumptions and perspectives on d/Deaf people and ASL, to learn about historical trends in Deaf Education, and to become aware of issues and challenges related to working with d/Deaf people. The course theme is Two Language, Two Cultures, Two Communities.
Prerequisites
1) English 12 with C or equivalent, or English Language Proficiency at an English 12 level, or equivalent AND 2) SIGN 1000 or equivalent OR 3) Admission to the ASL & Deaf Studies program.
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What you will learn
- 1) Terminology related to d/Deaf people and Sign Language.
- 2) Visual Communication Continuum
- 3) Two Views of d/Deaf People
- 4) Introduction to d/Deaf Education
- 5) Deaf Children in Families
- 6) The Communication Process
- 7) Active Listening
- 8.) Personality Type and Temperament
- 9) Basic Linguistic Comparison of ASL and English
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
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.