British Sign Language (BSL) Post-Beginner (LAS2180)
Overview
- University credits: 20
- FHEQ level: 5
- Availability: Students, members of staff, members of the public
- Frequency of class: Once a week
- Group size: Maximum of 15
- Module Leader: Adam Summerscales
Description
This unit aims to build on the foundations of British Sign Language (BSL) in the previous levels of study. Students will identify and use relevant understanding, methods and skills to address problems that are well defined but require more spontaneous communication and in non-routine communicative situations.
In the context of British Sign Language learning, this means acquiring further knowledge of grammar and vocabulary, developing strategies for understanding and practising signing, in order to communicate within defined situations while developing tools to enable students to respond to unexpected occurrences. Students will exercise autonomy and judgement by developing independent learning skills. They will gain understanding of different perspectives and cultural differences in approaching a variety of situations.
This course may be of particular interest to students seeking a career in health or education, those interacting with deaf people through work, friends, or family, or linguists keen to explore an unfamiliar language and culture.
Learning outcomes
- Perform at Level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- Be able to participate in longer and more varied conversations with members of the community, either in public places or at Deaf centres for a short period of time;
- Understand the BSL language system and their own language acquisition in more depth;
- Understand grammar to the extent that they can participate spontaneously in some non-routine communication;
- Understand some regional / linguistic variation in BSL;
- Further their study of Deaf culture including an introduction to Deafhood.
Assessment
Credited students
TBC
Not-for-credit fee-waiver students
Mandatory assessment to be completed in order to qualify for fee-waiver.
Not-for-credit self-funded students
Assessment is not mandatory.
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