This course will introduce the foundations of ASL. Students age 12 and up will practise fingerspelling, vocabulary, some basic dialogue, and some other fundamental ASL elements, including a session on Deaf Culture & Community. The course is intended for anyone who does not have any knowledge or experience in ASL or Deaf Culture.

• Pre- recorded videos

• Progress checkpoints

• Virtual assessments

• Live sessions

• Completion card (This card is given after each ASL course, once you have met the necessary requirements.)

Self- Directed ASL + Live Sessions

This is a self-directed ASL learning program, offering videos that can be reviewed at your own pace. There will be checkpoints to ensure students have grasped all the necessary skills for each lesson. This self-directed learning will take up to 4 weeks to complete. After which, students are expected to attend 4 sessions of the live class, spanning over 2 weeks.

Students will be assessed on several measures from both the checkpoint assignments, as well as participation and execution during the 2 week live classes. Checkpoints will be short, self-filmed videos, presented to the instructor for feedback. At the end of the 6 weeks, students will receive a Completion Card to prove eligibility for the next course.

Self-Directed Learning with One ASL Final Assessment

Another option includes 6 weeks of self-directed learning. There will be checkpoints to ensure students have grasped all the necessary skills for each lesson. At the end of the last module, the student will choose a date for their virtual final assessment, which will consist of a live 1 hour discussion with the instructor.

If you prefer to create a small group to learn ASL, we are more than happy to accommodate. Groups of 2 to 5 individuals wishing to take the course, will need to agree to take either Stream 1 or 2. Stream 1: Self- Directed ASL + Live Sessions. Stream 2: Self-Directed Learning with One ASL Final Assessment. Please indicate the number of people in the group, as well as who will be participating in the checkpoints and final assessment. Additionally, please provide one email address for the Completion Cards to be delivered at the end of the program.