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Introductory American Sign Language 11

This one-to-one online course prepares students who are Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing with no or minimal ASL background to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL). The course includes ASL instruction, ASL evaluation, and Deaf cultural awareness components.
The Intro ASL course will be accessed online with embedded video. Each student will receive a textbook and DVD to use as a reference. The student will need access to a webcam for this online ASL course.

  • Communication: email and video chats with ASL teacher
  • Assessment Method: Some written assignments and the majority of assessment will take place through video submissions of the student signing and through pre-booked video chats with the ASL teacher. Throughout the course, the student will need to arrange times for video chat assessments with the ASL teacher.
  • Instructional Hours: Approximately 100 hours.
  • Level: This introductory course prepares the student for entry into ASL 11.
  • Deposit: Please note that there is a $200 deposit for ASL texts/workbooks.

American Sign Language is specifically “a visual-gestural language that is indigenous to the Canadian/American Deaf Community”. (Baker-Shenk & Cokey (1), p. 457). ASL is a separate and distinct language in much the same sense as French or Chinese, and does not represent a visual form of the English language. ASL should not be confused with any of the varieties of manual English, which are commonly called Signed English, Signing Exact English ( SEE ), Cued Speech, Pidgen Sign Language or home made signs.

Course Plan: Intro ASL 11

American Sign Language 11

This one-to-one online course prepares students who are Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing with ASL background to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL). The course includes ASL instruction, ASL evaluation, and Deaf cultural awareness components.

The ASL course will be accessed online with embedded video. Each student will receive a textbook to use as a reference. The student will need access to a webcam for this online ASL course.

  • Pre-requisite: Intro ASL 11 and an evaluation by the ASL teacher
  • Communication: email and video chats with ASL teacher
  • Assessment Method: Some written assignments and the majority of assessment will take place through video submissions of the student signing and through pre-booked video chats with the ASL teacher. Throughout the course, the student will need to arrange times for video chat assessments with the ASL teacher.
    Instructional Hours: Approximately 100 hours.
  • Level: ASL 11 meets the Grade 11 language requirement for University entrance. This course will allow the students to move more easily into established programs which will lead them to interpreter programs and positions.
  • Deposit: Please note that there is a $200 deposit for ASL texts/workbooks.
  • American Sign Language is specifically “a visual-gestural language that is indigenous to the Canadian/American Deaf Community”. (Baker-Shenk & Cokey (1), p. 457). ASL is separate and distinct language in much the same sense as French or Chinese, and does not represent a visual form of the English language. ASL should not be confused with any of the varieties of manual English, which are commonly called Signed English, Signing Exact English (SEE), Cued Speech, Pidgen Sign Language or home made signs.

    Course Plan: ASL 11

French 8

A required course which introduces the student to the language, with emphasis on practical home and school situations which also may apply to travel. Oral and written skills will be studied.

Course Plan: French 8

French 9

Increased emphasis is on all aspects of oral and written language used with conversational skills. Students are encouraged to develop an appreciation of Francophone culture.

Course Plan: French 9

French 10

Increasingly sophisticated oral and written communication skills are studied.

Course Plan: French 10

French 11

This course is a more rigorous study of all aspects of written and oral communication as well as Francophone culture.

Course Plan: French 11

French 12

This course is the culmination of five years’ study of French language and culture. More complex facets of the language and study of creative works are introduced to complement the skills acquired in previous courses.

Course Plan: French 12

Introductory Italian 11

This course is designed to help students develop a basic knowledge of the language. It also will introduce students to the culture of Italy.

Course Plan: Intro Italian 11

Spanish 9

Students are taught to understand, speak, read and write the Spanish language. Traditions and daily living of Spanish-speaking people in the Americas are also explored.

Course Plan: Spanish 9 

Spanish 10

This course expands the students’ written, oral and comprehension skills and their appreciation of Spanish culture. Introductory

Course Plan: Spanish 10 

Introductory Spanish 11

This course is designed to help students develop a basic knowledge of the language. It also will introduce students to the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. This course covers the equivalent of Spanish 9 and 10.

Course Plan: Intro Spanish 11

Spanish 11 

Students will expand their oral, written and comprehension skills at a more sophisticated level. The culture of Spanish-speaking countries in the Americas is explored further.

Course Plan: Spanish 11

Spanish 12 

This course emphasizes oral, written and comprehension skills in much greater depth. Students’ knowledge of language and culture is further developed.

Course Plan: Spanish 12