BSL 4

Interested in developing your fluency in BSL? This course will help you develop your skills at BSL level 4 in a variety of domains and registers in both your productive and receptive skills.

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Key course information

Dates
12/09/08 - 24/04/09

Day(s)
Fri

Duration
13 weeks

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £1295^FC

Venue
Keeley Street

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Course code
QC311*

Availability
This course has finished

^FC 'Full cost' course. Concessionary fees are not available as there is no government funding for this course.

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Course outline

What is the course about?

This module aims to develop and establish in students:
Advanced knowledge of the structure of BSL and fluency in its use.
This knowledge will enable students to start collecting evidence towards their Level 4 NVQ in BSL.

What topics will we cover?

D/deaf Community & its Language
Functions of language
Variations in BSL

By the end of this course you should be able to:

At the end of this module you should be able to:
Knowledge
Detailed, in depth knowledge of the key distinctive features of BSL
Critical assessment of up-to-date information on current issues and activities within the D/deaf Community
Evaluate personal opinions and values as well as factual information
Cognitive Skills
Critically discuss routine work-related activities in BSL and show evidence of being able to use the necessary skills Present and respond to differing lines of detailed reasoning
Evaluate and assess own language performance Provide evidence of understanding of BSL grammatical principles Subject Specific Skills
Have the ability to maintain a conversation naturally in BSL on a range of topics
Use BSL fluently and correctly in a range of situations, settings and registers
Transferable Skills Researching D/deaf issues
Delivering prepared presentations in BSL
Fully contribute to routine work-related meetings and discussions
Using different and appropriate registers in BSL when communicating with work colleagues and professionals.

What level is the course?

Undergraduate degree. On completion of this module you will be awarded credits toward a BA (Hons) Deaf Studies Communication Support and Education.

How will I be taught?

Small group work, video work, role-play discussions and demonstrations are all used to develop and enhance students Sign Language skills.
Assessment Scheme:
Portfolio (80%)
Critical review (20%): providing a critical review of one current issue within the D/deaf community (3,500-4,500 words)
N.B. Dates for submission will be staggered to allow focus on submission of portfolio prior to submission of the critical review.

Are there any other costs (e.g. certification, materials, equipment or books I need to buy)?

Brennan, M (1991) Word Formation in British Sign Language, - University of Stockholm
Sutton-Spence, R. ; Woll, B (1999) The Linguistics of British Sign Language, - Cambridge University Press
Kyle, J.G. ; Woll, B. (1985) Sign Language: A Study of D/deaf People and their Language, - Cambridge University Press
Sachs, O. (1990) Seeing Voices, - Picador
Lane, H. (1993) The Mask of Benevolence, Alfred A Knopf
TV monitors/video-recorders
Camcorders

What feedback will I get?

N.B. Dates for submission will be staggered to allow focus on submission of portfolio prior to submission of the critical review. You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

Will I have a chance to give my views on the course?

Yes, please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open daily 11:00 - 19:00 Monday to Friday, 10:00 - 14:00 Saturday during term and 12.00 - 17.00 Monday to Friday during non-term. See the programme guide for further details.

Compulsory interview before enrolment

Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

Who can I contact for further information?

Fax: 020 7492 2745

deafedu@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:
Wednesday 14:00 Ã¢â‚¬â€œ 15:00 (term-time only)
All other advice by appointment

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