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British Sign Language & Deaf Culture 1B (T5003)

British Sign Language and Deaf Culture 1B

Module T5003

Module details for 2021/22.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 3 (sub-degree)

Module Outline

This second-stage module of the 60-credit pathway in British Sign Language (BSL) and Deaf Culture will develop the student's range and conversational technique in BSL in everyday contexts, and expand the student's knowledge and awareness of Deaf culture. The module aims to enable the student to:

- hold a conversation
- gain a clear understanding on how to sign grammatically correct sentences
- create his/her own everyday sentences about everyday topics (e.g. food/cooking, hobbies, travel) in a range of everyday settings
- study the world of Deaf people in the UK and abroad
- develop study skills to access academic resources relating to Deaf people and deaf issues
- begin to explore Deaf culture topics which relate to the student's discipline.

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 A2/+ on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Equivalent Signature Level 103 part A; 201 part A.

Full Module Description

This second-stage module of the 60-credit pathway in British Sign Language (BSL) and Deaf Culture will develop the student¿s range and conversational technique in BSL in everyday contexts, and expand the student¿s knowledge and awareness of Deaf culture. The module aims to enable the student to:

¿ hold a conversation
¿ gain a clear understanding on how to sign grammatically correct sentences
¿ create his/her own everyday sentences about everyday topics (e.g. food/cooking, hobbies, travel) in a range of everyday settings
¿ study the world of Deaf people in the UK and abroad
¿ develop study skills to access academic resources relating to Deaf people and deaf issues
¿ begin to explore Deaf culture topics which relate to the student¿s discipline.

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 A2-A2+ on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Module learning outcomes

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

Use BSL in everyday situations, within a selected range of formal/informal contexts.

Use everyday vocabulary and the basic structures of BSL.

Comment on aspects of the general social and cultural background of the Deaf community and give an appropriate everyday response in selected cultural settings and contexts.

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework100.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
Computer Based ExamT2 Week 9 30.00%
Practical AssessmentT2 Week 11 30.00%
ReportA2 Week 2 40.00%
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
Spring SemesterSeminar2 hours11111111111
Spring SemesterClass2 hours11111111211

How to read the week pattern

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

Mr John Walker

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Dr Inma Ridao Carlini

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Mr Benoit Guilbaud

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