British Sign Language and Deaf Culture 2A (T5004)
15 credits, Level 5
Autumn teaching
On this module, you’ll build on your range and conversational technique in British Sign Language (BSL).
You’ll cover everyday contexts, broaden your knowledge and use BSL to discuss a chosen topic relating to BSL and/or Deaf culture.
The module will enable you to:
- start and hold a conversation
- demonstrate confident use of sign language grammar
- explore more complex language structures
- develop study skills
- observe, record and assess your own understanding of BSL, using video technology
- work in groups to explore new topics
- develop conversations on topics such as education, the media, Deaf culture and Deaf spaces
- develop an understanding of Deaf lives
- explore how Deaf cultural identity is encouraged and discouraged.
You’ll engage in various activities, including:
- regular practice in pronunciation (production of signs)
- listening (understanding signs)
- simulations
- practical exercises
- conversation based around themes, grammatical structures and language skills.
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2023/24. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.
We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
Courses
This module is offered on the following courses: