Languages

British Sign Language and Deaf Culture 2A

Module code: T5004
Level 5
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Seminar, Class
Assessment modes: Coursework

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.

Module learning outcomes

  • Recognise and identify the main points of clear simple and familiar BSL within a variety of familiar topics.
  • Communicate effectively in BSL, within a range of simple and familiar formal/informal contexts.
  • Use a range of vocabulary and language structures of BSL appropriate to signing conventions of familiar everyday situations, and within a chosen theme.
  • Convey an understanding of aspects of the familiar social and cultural matters relating to the Deaf community and demonstrate an appropriate familiar response in selected cultural settings and contexts.