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American Sign Language
American Sign Language Preparatory Program
WestShore Centre offers American Sign Language using the “Vista Signing Naturally” curriculum, a nationally recognized program, and the first choice of the BC Articulation Committee. Courses have been designed in compliance with provincial guidelines. Successful completion of the Preparatory Program can ladder into advanced signing programs throughout BC.
The Preparatory Program consists of 136 instructional hours to complete Vista Signing Naturally - Book I. The Preparatory Program is offered once per year.
Texts & Exams
The Vista Signing Naturally Preparatory (Book 1) DVD & manual are available for $95. It is recommended that students also purchase: American Sign Language: A Look at its History Structure and Community for $5.
Note: Successful completion of the course material and the provincial examination, meet the objectives of the Ministry of Education’s external course graduation requirements and can be used by high school students as credits towards high schoo1 graduation. To obtain more information about the external course graduation program contact your secondary school counsellor or take a look at the following Ministry of Education web site at http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/
American Sign Language Preparatory Program
The ASL Preparatory Program is an introduction to American Sign Language and deaf culture. Based on the principles of second language acquisition, students learn to recognize various visual grammatical features of the language and develop beginning level vocabulary.
The Preparatory Program includes 135 hours of classroom instruction with additional non-instructional assessment time. This program is presented in four sections. Students are assessed throughout and receive a report after each level. A certificate is awarded after the successful completion of the program.
Students interested in learning about deaf culture as well as a few basic signs and gestures may take ASL Preparatory Level 1 as an individual course. Only a report is issued on completion.
Applicants registering for the ASL Preparatory Program are required to complete an application form.
The American Sign Language Preparatory Program is a certificate program recognised throughout BC. Download the ASL Preparatory course outline.
Ask for an application for the ASL Preparatory Program beginning September 2010.
American Sign Language - An Introduction (Part 1)
Interested in learning a new language? American Sign Language is a visual rather than auditory language used most by the Deaf.
Louise Reniere will teach you about the culture of the Deaf as you learn basic vocabulary and phrases in ASL.
12 sessions Fee: $129 + gst
Tues & Thur Mar 16 – Apr 22 6:30 – 8 pm 122-10asl1-1
American Sign Language - An Introduction (Part 2)
Continue learning more signs and phrases in American Sign Language.
12 sessions Fee: $129 + gst
Tue & Thur Jan 26 - Mar 4 3:30 - 5 pm 122-10asl-1
Elementary American Sign Language
For ages 8 to 12 years
Do you have a child interested in sign language? American Sign Language is a visual rather than an auditory language. For many children this can be a fun and interesting language to learn. Through games, mime and fingerspelling, Louise Reniere will teach some fundamental signs and an appreciation for the language of the Deaf.
8 sessions Fee: $49
Tue & Thurs Feb 9 – Mar 4 5:15 – 6:15 pm 122-10asle-1
Elementary Sign Language Level 2
Tue & Thur Mar 16 – Apr 8 5:15 – 6:15 pm 122-10asle-2
ASL Instructor
 Louise Reniere has instructed ASL with WestShore Centre for 12 years. As a Deaf instructor, she immerses students into the language. She enjoys sharing her language with people, bringing both humour and an understanding of Deaf culture into her lessons.
“Louise is an excellent instructor, she takes every teachable moment and runs with it! She adapts the class so it is relevant to the students.”
“Louise is a wonderful teacher! Very patient and supportive and encouraging. She uses a variety of activities to keep the class both relevant and interesting. Louise goes out of her way to be available to help students.”
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