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British Sign Language & Deaf Culture 1A (T5002)

British Sign Language and Deaf Culture 1A

Module T5002

Module details for 2025/26.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 4

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

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