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Certificate of ASL and Deaf Studies
Certificate of ASL and Deaf Studies

Certificate of ASL and Deaf Studies

  • ID:RRC010020
  • Level:1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
  • Duration:
  • Intake:

Fees (CAD)

* Incidental Fees (Materials, Student Association etc.), Health Insurance, Books and Supplies,etc

Estimated Total/program:
Apply
60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
Fly
1

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Grade 12
  • Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in Grade 12, including one credit of:
    • Grade 12 English
  • If you provide proof of enrolment, your official final grades indicating successful completion must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment or by the deadline specified in your admission letter.

English requirements

  • AEPUCE (Academic English Program of University and College Entrance ), 8, 8, 8, 8
  • CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language), 70, 70, 70, 70
  • CanTEST (Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees)
  • RRC Institutional or Official CanTEST accepted EXCEPT for the Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) program. The MLS program requires the Official CanTEST (the RRC Institutional CanTEST will not be accepted)., 5.0, 5.0, 5.0, 5.0
  • Duolingo Online Assessment (English Assessment)
  • Required minimum overall score is 115.
  • Due to closures related to COVID-19, RRC is temporarily allowing applicants to provide duolingo English test results to meet RRC's English language requirements., 115, 115, 115, 115
  • IELTS - Academic (International English Language Testing System), 7.0, 7.0, 7.0, 7.0
  • PTE - Academic Online Assessment (Pearson Test of English), 65, 65, 65, 65
  • TOEFL-iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet Based Test)
  • To meet the needs of students who are unable to take the TOEFL iBT® test at a test center due to public health concerns, ETS is temporarily offering the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test in selected areas., 24, 23, 24, 27

Course Information

This program is designed to increase your fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and help you to gain knowledge of Deaf culture and Deaf history so that you can effectively interact with Deaf individuals. Deaf persons can benefit from this program by learning more about their own language, culture, and history.

Improvements to the program include:

  • Manageable term course loads for students;

  • Exclusive student attendance at Red River College;

  • Inclusion of introductory ASL learning - no prerequisite courses required;

  • "Bring Your Own Laptop" will allow students to access learning on demand.

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Year 1

  • Term 1Credit Hours

  • ASLD-1001ASL 1

  • ASLD-1002ASL Interactions 1

  • ASLD-1003Deaf Culture

  • ASLD-1004Deaf History

  • ASLD-1005ASL: Visual Vernacular and Media

  • COMM-1173Communication Strategies

  • Term 2Credit Hours

  • ASLD-1006Introduction to Interpretation

  • ASLD-1007Language Processing: English

  • ASLD-2001ASL 2

  • ASLD-2002ASL Interactions 2

  • ASLD-2003Cross Cultural Interactions 1

  • ASLD-2005ASL Literature

  • COMM-2012Foundational English for Interpreters

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Pre Courses

The Intensive English for International Students (IEIS) is a full-time program designed to develop communicative language skills for those studying, living and working in Canada.

  • Gain English-language skills through a variety of educational and cultural exercises.
  • Improve your language proficiency.
  • When you’ve completed the program, join one of Red River College’s Academic Programs.
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Pathway Courses

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

$730 CAD/year (International Health Insurance), $255 CAD/year (Extended Health and Dental)

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