American Sign Language II
- Online delivery
- eClass
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
Offered:
Weekday evening (Mon, Thu)
Apr 12, 2021Jun 21, 2021
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm MST
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm MST
Synchronous online learning, eClass
In synchronous online courses, students move through the course material at the same pace as their peers. These courses also provide learners with pre-scheduled online lectures that have the instructor and students interacting at the same time. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. format details

Your Instructor
Rouzbeh GhahremanID: rouzbeh-ghahreman
Rouzbeh Ghahreman was born Deaf in Iran, where he completed a master’s degree in History. Before immigrating to Canada, he was involved in the publication of a dictionary of Farsi Sign Language and with the first Encyclopedia of the Deaf in Iran. Once in Canada, he completed a master's degree in Special Education with a focus on Deaf Education at the U of A. For the past decade, Rouzbeh has been teaching in different educational institutions, delivering courses in Deaf education, American Sign Language (ASL), Deaf culture, and ESL to Deaf newcomers. Rouzbeh always reminds his students that members of the Deaf community do not consider themselves disabled, but rather as a part of a unique linguistic group with a distinct culture.
Textbooks
Required
Cheri Smith, Ella Mae Lentz an
Signing Naturally Student Workbook: Units 1-6 Set
ISBN 9781581212105
Required
Cheri Smith, Ella Mae Lentz an
Signing Naturally Student Workbook: Units 7-12 Set
ISBN 9781581212211
Class info
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There is no class on Monday, May 24, 2021. This is a synchronous course that features live online activities at predetermined times. To start your online learning experience visit www.ext-leo.ca/students
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Cost assistance: May be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant and the Canada Training Benefit. (view all)
Corporate multi-registration packages (groups of 4 or more) are available for most Extension courses. Contact us at corporate.learning@ualberta.ca for preferred pricing. -
Open for registration until April 12, 2021. Register at least one week before the course start date to secure your spot. If space is available you may register until the day the course starts.
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- Online delivery
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