American Sign Language
Signing Naturally 1A (Units 1-3)
(scroll down for Signing Naturally 1B)
American Sign Language (ASL) is the main method of communication used by the Deaf community in Canada and the United States. ASL is a visual-based language that is expressed by facial expressions and movements with the hands.
Signing Naturally 1A explores the topics from Units 1, 2, and 3 of the Signing Naturally Student Workbook: Introducing Oneself, Exchanging Personal Information, and Talking About Where You Live. By the end of the course, students will gain knowledge of basic Deaf Culture, a vocabulary of approximately 500 words, non-manual signals (facial expressions), mouth morphemes information, and the specific grammar rules used in ASL.
Also, this non-accredited course offers the student an opportunity to develop the communication skills needed in ASL to interact, socialize, or associate with Deaf people and is suitable for students who have previous experience with ASL.
*Workbook is mandatory for the course and will be available by pick up or by mail.
*Limit of 12 students per session – first come first serve.
*SN 1A is equivalent to ASL 1550 (Durham College) and ASL 101 (Canadian Hearing Services).
Online Classes – Postponed until Fall 2023
If you would like to be notified of the next online session of Signing Naturally 1A, please email info@durhamdeaf.org.
In-Class Schedule:
When: Thursdays
May 18 – Aug 3, 2023
Where: Durham Deaf Services
Cost: $175 + $125 for the Workbook
Time: 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Length: 12 weeks/30 hours
Who: Ages 16+
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Signing Naturally 1B (Units 4-6)
American Sign Language (ASL) is the main method of communication used by the Deaf community in Canada and the United States. ASL is a visual-based language that is expressed by facial expressions and movements with the hands.
This course is a continuation of SN 1A, so SN 1A is a prerequisite of SN 1B. SN 1B explores units 4, 5, and 6. The topics are as follows: Talking About Family, Talking About Everyday Activities, and Storytelling.
This non-accredited course offers the student an opportunity to develop the communication skills needed in ASL to interact, socialize, or associate with Deaf people.
*Workbook used in 1A is used in 1B.
*Limit of 12 students per session – first come first serve.
*SN 1B is equivalent to ASL 2550 (Durham College) and ASL 102 (Canadian Hearing Services).
Next Session
Fall 2023
If you would like to be notified of the next in-person
or online classes of SN 1B, please email
REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION
Registration will not be confirmed until payment has been received.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
Full refunds will be issued before classes begin. There will be a $30 cancellation fee if the student withdraws before the 3rd class and no refunds will be issued after the 3rd class.
DVDs and Workbooks are non-refundable.
PREREQUISITE COURSES
A prerequisite means a course that a student must have completed with a satisfactory grade prior to enrolling in the next level course. For prerequisite courses completed elsewhere, a certificate showing completion and passing of the course must be produced.
Get in Touch Today
Durham Deaf Services
900 King Street East
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1H2
Phone: (905) 579-3328 Voice/Text
Fax: (905) 728-1183 Email: info@durhamdeaf.org
Office Hours:
Mon - Thurs
8:30 - 4:30
Fri - Sun: closed