These non-accredited classes offer students the opportunity to develop the communication skills needed in ASL to interact, socialize, or associate with Deaf people.
- Under our ASL class program, we offer ASL 101, 102 and 103.
- All our ASL classes are in person at Durham Deaf Services in Oshawa or Thunder Bay area.
- Each class is $200 and is 2.5 hours long every week for the length of the class.
- Course length and fees are subject to change.
Important Registration Details
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.
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.
ASL 101
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.
ASL 101 is an introductory course that 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.
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 little or no previous experience with ASL.
View Class Information
Class
ASL 101
Session Name
101 (Mondays)
Course Time
6 – 8:30pm
Season
Winter
Start Date
15-Sep-2025
End Date
24-Nov-2025
Course Length
10 weeks
Class Size
15
Location
Durham Deaf Services
Cost
$200
Who
Ages 14+
Course Equivalency
ASL 101 (Canadian Hearing Services)
Course Materials
Letz, E.M., Mikos, K. & Smith, C. (2008) Signing Naturally Student Workbook, Unit 1-6. Dawn Sign Press: San Diego.
*Course materials are mandatory for this course.
Session Notes
No class on October 13.
For information on our asl classes, ASL 102, 103 and 104, please visit Durham Deaf Services.
Parents ASL Class – Thunder Bay area
The Parents ASL Class is designed for families with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing infants, children and youth in the Thunder Bay area. The Parents ASL Class is sponsored by the Thunder Bay Centre of the Deaf. The classes have two different levels; Level One is for those with no ASL experience and/or have no basic ASL skills and Level Two is for who have conversational ASL skills and/or want to expand on their ASL skills.
The Parents ASL Class is hosted in-person at Northwood EarlyON located at 425 Edward Street N (suite #11) in Northwood Mall.
These classes run for 10 weeks for 1 hour starting on October 4th, 2025. Level One begins at 9:30 AM and Level Two begins at 11 AM.
If you are a Parent of a Deaf and/or Hard-of-Hearing infant(s), child(ren) and/or youth – register now!
Questions?
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