GEORGE BROWN FULL-TIME PROGRAMS GUIDE 2010-2011

 
Admission Requirements and Fees

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Student success in college requires well developed learning skills and attitudes (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organised, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. Applicants should have thoroughly developed these skills and attitudes before beginning their college programs.

List of Courses

Applicant Questionnaire (pdf*)

OUR PROGRAM

The American Sign Language and Deaf Studies program at George Brown College provides intensive preparation in American Sign Language and English, plus an orientation to Deaf culture and current social issues affecting Deaf people. The curriculum combines opportunities to learn and practice American Sign Language (ASL) with classroom teaching about the structure and features of this language. Students will learn to understand and participate in basic conversations in ASL. They will also develop stronger skills in spoken and written English, as well as a basic understanding of the role of the ASL-English Interpreter.

PART-TIME STUDY OPTIONS

Basic, stand-alone courses in American Sign Language are also available in the evenings. For the Continuing Education Course Guide, visit coned.georgebrown.ca.

YOUR FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS

Graduates may apply to the ASL-English Interpreter program (C110) at George Brown or at other colleges if they wish to become Sign Language Interpreters.

Effective in fall 2010, this program will be a prerequisite for the ASL-English Interpreter program (C110) for those wishing to pursue ASL-English interpreting.

YOUR CAREER

You will be able to use your ASL skills to communicate with Deaf people in a wide variety of business, educational and social service settings. This certificate will be of particular advantage in combination with qualifications in business, early childhood education, teaching, nursing, counselling and other diplomas and degrees. Fluency in ASL is an asset for anyone who deals with members of the Deaf community or with the general public. Note that this program does not prepare you to be an ASL-English Interpreter. However, many graduates of this program apply to and are accepted into George Brown’s ASL-English Interpreter program (C110) or similar programs at other institutions.

"The American Sign Language and Deaf Studies program was fantastic. The instructors gave me a strong foundation in American Sign Language by using a variety of effective teaching strategies and by giving constant feedback. When I had nearly completed the one-year certificate I was already equipped with the necessary tools to pass the screening for the American Sign Language-English Interpreter program. I would recommend it to anyone whose goal is to take the AEIP and become an interpreter as well as anyone who just wants to begin learning ASL."

Heather O’Shea (2005 graduate, ASL-English Interpreter)

Courses

SEMESTER 1
SIGN1016       ASL l
SIGN1017       Visual Gestural Communication
COMM1022   English Foundations for ASL Students
SIGN1060       Becoming an Ally
COMP1082     Computer Skills and Applications

SEMESTER 2
SIGN1018       ASL ll
GSSC1129      Introduction to the Deaf Community
COMM1007   College English
GNED             General Education Elective

For more information,
Call the George Brown School of Deaf and Deafblind Studies
at 416-415-5000, ext. 2185 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
e-mail:

For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.

George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.

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Revised: August 19, 2009