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Contact Info

Continuing Education &
Contract Training:

cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca
250–370–4578

Main switchboard:

250–370–3000

Enrolment Services (Registration)

250–370–3550
1–877–554–7555 (toll-free)

Enrolment Services hours

Mon–Wed: 9am–4pm
Thu: 9am–5:30pm
Fri: 9am–4pm

Cashiers hours

Mon–Wed: 9am–4pm
Thur: 9am–5:30pm
Fri: 9am–4pm

Bookstore hours

Bookstore website

Lansdowne

Fisher 134
Phone: 250–370–3080
Mon–Thu: 8am–6pm
Fri: 8am–4pm

Interurban

Campus Centre 247
Phone: 250–370–4080
Mon–Thu: 8am–6pm
Fri: 8am–4pm

Language

Please call the Lansdowne Bookstore at 250-370-3080 to confirm that your textbook is in stock.

French for Travellers

This fun and practical language and culture course, taught by a native Parisian, will help you to hit the ground running in your French-speaking destination. You’ll learn the vocabulary, pronunciation and day-to-day expressions you’ll need to travel in comfort, as well as fascinating information about French culture, traditions and attractions. Purchase text Lonely Planet French Phrase Book from the Lansdowne Bookstore (approx $11).

French Level 1

If you have little or no previous experience in French – or if your high school French is now a distant memory – this course is the place to start. Focusing on basic vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, this beginner's course will help you to build essential foundational skills. Purchase text Moi, je parle francais! Niveau 1 from the Lansdowne Bookstore (approx $22).

French Level 2

If you have had recent experience with basic French – or have completed French Level 1, this course will help you improve your vocabulary, grammar and use of everyday French. Purchase Level 2 text Moi, je parle francais! Niveau 2 from the Lansdowne Bookstore (approx $23).

French Conversation for Advanced Speakers

Vous souhaitez améliorer votre français à l'oral? This advanced level conversation course is designed for people with a strong command of French who would like to improve their fluency and build their vocabulary. Native Parisian, Francois, will help you to improve your French and adapt your conversational abilities for your professional or social needs. Purchase text The Blue Pocket Book of French Verbs from the Lansdowne Bookstore (approx $10).

Spanish for Travellers

Travelling to a Spanish-speaking country for vacation or business? Let Steven Lorenzo Baileys introduce you to Spanish pronunciation, vocabulary, and day-to-day expressions, and share the knowledge of Spanish culture he has gained from living, working and travelling in several Spanish speaking countries. This promises to be a fun and interactive course that will help you hit the ground running on your travels! Purchase text Eyewitness Travel Phrase Book Latin American Spanish from the Lansdowne Bookstore (approx $12).

Spanish Level 1

Are you a complete beginner in Spanish? Have you taken Spanish for Travellers but want to learn more? Learn basic vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation in a fun, relaxed and interactive atmosphere. Purchase text Easy Spanish Step-By-Step from the Lansdowne Bookstore (approx $16).

Italian for Travellers

Travelling to Italy for vacation or business? This fun and practical language and culture course is a great way to hit the ground running! You’ll learn the vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and day-to-day expressions you’ll need to travel with comfort, as well as fascinating information about Italian culture, traditions and attractions. Purchase text Barron's Travelers' Language Guide – Italian from the Lansdowne Bookstore (approx $18).

Italian for Beginners

For the student with little or no previous experience speaking Italian, this course will introduce learners to the everyday usage of the language including pronunciation, reading, vocabulary and grammar. Purchase text Italian for Beginners Level 1 & 2 from the Lansdowne Bookstore (approx $18).

American Sign Language

American Sign Language (ASL) certification complements other credentials such as Community Support Workers, Educational Assistants, Child and Youth Care Workers, Early Childhood Educators, and others who work with individuals who are deaf or hearing impaired.

Beginning in January 2012, Camosun will offer the provincially recognized ASL Prep and Basic certification, pending approval from Camosun’s Education Council (status pending at time of print). This program is taught via immersion by an instructor who is deaf, and includes insight into the deaf culture and working with children and families of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. The program is comprised of two levels of certification:

  • Prep 1 (30 hours)
  • Prep 2 (30 hours)
  • Prep 3 (30 hours)
  • Prep 4 (30 hours)
  • Mastery Exam -> Certificate in ASL - Prep*
  • Basic 1 (30 hours)
  • Basic 2 (30 hours)
  • Basic 3 (30 hours)
  • Basic 4 (30 hours)
  • Mastery Exam -> Certificate in ASL - Basic*

    • *Camosun Certification pending approval, anticipated Dec 2011

There is an early exit point following completion of the Prep level. Students are encouraged to complete the Basic level to acquire a functional use of the ASL language. Students who wish to deepen their skills may pursue further studies.

In order to meet the high demand for this program, we are offering Prep 1 and Prep 2 through Continuing Education beginning in January. There are no admission requirements for Prep 1 so you may register at anytime. If you have completed Prep 1 at a recognized institution (using the VISTA curriculum) within the last 2 years, you may register directly into Prep 2. Please refer to our refund policy when selecting your courses.

After you have successfully completed Prep 1 and 2, you will be invited to apply to the American Sign Language Certificate Program and continue towards the Prep and Basic levels of certification.

Please see http://camosun.ca/ce/ or contact us at 250-370-4578 or cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca for more information and for updates as we complete our approval process.

American Sign Language Prep 1 New

This course provides an introduction to ASL for individuals who have little or no knowledge of the language. Based on principles of second-language acquisition, students learn to recognize various visual grammatical features of the language and develop beginning-level vocabulary. This includes basic introductions, exchange of personal information and to talk about their surroundings. In addition, students learn how to form questions and give basic directions. They also gain an understanding of the Deaf community, the impact of handedness on signing and the use of visual three-dimensional space in ASL. 


Registration opens Friday December 2nd at 9am. If the course is full, please add your name to the wait list so that we can contact you in priority sequence if additional space becomes available.
 

American Sign Language Prep 2 New

Building on Prep I, this course provides further introduction to ASL for individuals who have little or no knowledge of the language. Students begin to discuss personal information, including where they live, family information and their various physical activities. Students begin to refine visual perception to assist with receptive skills in the language. Students are introduced to spatial referencing, contrastive structures, the expression of time and the formulation of negative statements, fingerspelling and some rules for social interaction. 



Registration opens Friday December 2nd at 9am. If the course is full, please add your name to the wait list so that we can contact you in priority sequence if additional space becomes available.

American Sign Language Information Session New Free Info Session

Please note that the February 13, 2012 Information Session has been CANCELLED. In order to participate in the American Sign Language program, you must attend a free information session. Attendance will be taken and noted on your application.   Registration for Prep 1 and Prep 2 opens December 2 at 9am.

For more information about this course please email cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca

Last updated: 19-Oct-2011 4:14 pm