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British Sign Language & Deaf Culture 1A (T5002)

British Sign Language and Deaf Culture 1A

Module T5002

Module details for 2021/22.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 3 (sub-degree)

Module Outline

This first-stage module of the 60-credit pathway offers an introduction to British Sign Language (BSL) and Deaf Culture for students with little or no prior knowledge of the target language (TL).The module aims to introduce the basic visual/manual form of BSL and to allow the student to discover:

- how to use hands and eyes to form and understand basic signs and sentences, in basic situations
- what is a sign, and what is not a sign
- commonly used phrases, questions and imperatives used in conversation, across a range of basic topics (e.g. weather, holidays, shopping)
- the cultural rules for interaction with Deaf people
- an introduction to a selection of perspectives on BSL as a language.

Classes will consist of a variety of activities, include regular practice in pronunciation (production of signs) and listening (understanding signs), simulations, practical exercises and conversation etc., based around themes, grammatical structures and language skills, to encourage autonomous use of the TL.
Seminar activities are complemented by guided independent study, individually and in groups, and will make use of Canvas and other technologies.

This module is at A1/+ on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Equivalent Signature Level 101; 102

Full Module Description

This first-stage module of the 60-credit pathway offers an introduction to British Sign Language (BSL) and Deaf Culture for students with little or no prior knowledge of the target language (TL).The module aims to introduce the basic visual/manual form of BSL and to allow the student to discover:

- how to use hands and eyes to form and understand basic signs and sentences, in basic situations
- what is a sign, and what is not a sign
- commonly used phrases, questions and imperatives used in conversation, across a range of basic topics (e.g. weather, holidays, shopping)
- the cultural rules for interaction with Deaf people
- an introduction to a selection of perspectives on BSL as a language.

Classes will consist of a variety of activities, include regular practice in pronunciation (production of signs) and listening (understanding signs), simulations, practical exercises and conversation etc., based around themes, grammatical structures and language skills, to encourage autonomous use of the TL.
Seminar activities are complemented by guided independent study, individually and in groups, and will make use of Study Direct and other technologies.

This module is at A1-A2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Equivalent Signature Level 101; 102

Module learning outcomes

Recognise and identify the main points of clear basic BSL within a variety of basic situations.

Use BSL in basic situations, within a set range of formal/informal contexts.

Use a basic range of vocabulary and the fundamental language structures of BSL.

Identify and provide an appropriate response in selected cultural settings and contexts.

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework100.00%
Coursework components. Equal weighting for all components.
ReportT1 Week 8 (5 minutes) 
Practical AssessmentT1 Week 11  
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Autumn SemesterClass2 hours11111111111
Autumn SemesterSeminar2 hours11111111111

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

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