British Sign Language and Deaf Culture 2 (T5003)
British Sign Language and Deaf Culture 2
Module T5003
Module details for 2017/18.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
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 Study Direct and other technologies.
This module is at A2-A2+ on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
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
S/he can demonstrate understanding of the main points of clear everyday BSL within a variety of everyday situations.
S/he can demonstrate effective communication in BSL in everyday situations, within a selected range of formal/informal contexts.
S/he can demonstrate use of everyday vocabulary and the basic structures of BSL.
S/he will have developed an understanding of aspects of the general social and cultural background of the Deaf community and can demonstrate an appropriate everyday response in selected cultural settings and contexts.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Practical Assessment | T2 Week 9 | 30.00% |
| Practical Assessment | T2 Week 12 | 30.00% |
| Report | A2 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.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 111111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Class | 2 hours | 111111111111 |
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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