Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Students must have completed BSL-90001, or have equivalent knowledge. Language Centre approval required for this module.
Aims
This module aims to enhance students' ability to understand and use basic British Sign Language (BSL) and understanding of deaf culture.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Give and follow simple familiar statements or descriptions in BSL: 3Fingerspell in BSL: 2Demonstrate an awareness of BSL language development and linguistics: 1Demonstrate an awareness of the deaf community and culture, communication aids and BSL language structure: 1
20 hours contact teaching.100 hours class preparation, revision, and private study.15 hours preparation and completion of Portfolio.15 hours preparation for and attendance at Oral Exam.
Students must have completed BSL-90001, or have equivalent knowledge. Language Centre approval required for this module.
Description of Module Assessment
1: Online Tasks weighted 25%Learner JournalLearner Journal of approximately 800 words including a contrastive language analysis.
2: Competence weighted 25%Receptive TaskStudents will watch a video clip played and signed in BSL, they will be able to take notes, and then they will have to answer several multiple-choice questions related to the video.
3: Practical Exam weighted 50%Oral exam in receptive and productive skills.Students will complete a 3-5 minute productive and receptive test via a one-to-one conversation signed in BSL.