Sign Language (ASL) Club
Learn and practice American Sign Language together
Why It Matters
Promotes accessibility and inclusion. Highly unique and stands out in a sea of standard language clubs.
How to Start
Even if no one is fluent, use online resources to learn together. Practice conversing silently during lunches.
Commitment
- Low commitment: a few hours a month, easy to fit around school.
- Best starting grade: G9
- G9+.
Programs It Supports
- Linguistics
- Education
- Health Sciences
- Social Work
Majors it supports
- Linguistics – mid to high 80s
- Education (BEd) – high 70s to high 80s
- Health Sciences – 95%+ average plus strong supplemental - Canada's most competitive undergrad
- Social Work (BSW) – high 70s to high 80s
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