BSL Post Beginner 1 (LAS213)
- University credits: 10
- 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
Assuming successful completion of BSL Beginner 2 or equivalent learning experience at level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), this unit aims to build on the foundations in British Sign Language (BSL) acquired from the previous levels of study and to consolidate the understanding of the culture of the Deaf community. On successful completion of the course students will have achieved CEF (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) Level A1-.
Learners will consolidate the basic skills and confidence in producing sign language using manual and facial gestures in relation to a number of simple social or professional contexts. The course expands on the introduction to Deaf awareness and culture developed at earlier levels of study.
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.
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
- Perform at a level equivalent to A1+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
- Be able to participate in basic but more varied conversations;
- Develop their understanding of the BSL language system and their own language acquisition in more depth;
- Have a sufficient understanding of syntax to the extent that they can participate spontaneously in routine communication;
- Demonstrate their basic understanding of Deaf culture via an introduction to Deafhood.
Credited students:
- Signed Productive Assignment- 40%
- Conversation and Dialogue- 40%
- Portfolio- 20%
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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