British Sign Language & Deaf Culture 3A (T5006)
British Sign Language and Deaf Culture 3A
Module T5006
Module details for 2023/24.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module is a post-beginner stage for students with basic prior knowledge of the target language (TL). Building on existing levels of proficiency at A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference [CEFR] the module aims to provide the opportunity for students to:
- develop practical applied competence in the four TL skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing;
- consolidate and develop a range of standard lexical, phonetic, and grammatical principles to allow rapid progression in the TL;
- encourage autonomous use of the TL;
- develop contextualised cultural knowledge and awareness through study of authentic TL materials in a range of media (text-based, digital and audio-visual).
This module is at B1 – B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Equivalent Signature Level 320; elements of 321; 322 part B.
Module learning outcomes
Recognise and identify the main points of clear extended discourse delivered at normal speed (in BSL) on a selected range of topics.
Communicate effectively in BSL, with some fluency, within a range of common formal/informal/work-related contexts.
Use and apply of a good range of vocabulary and grammatical forms, and some complex BSL language structures, appropriate to linguistic conventions in sign language.
Display a critical understanding of aspects of common social, cultural, and/or work-related matters relating to the Deaf community; and can demonstrate an appropriate response in selected work-related and social settings and contexts.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Computer Based Exam | T1 Week 9 (1 hour 30 minutes) | 30.00% |
| Oral assessment | T1 Week 11 (10 minutes) | 40.00% |
| Report | A1 Week 1 (10 minutes) | 30.00% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Class | 2 hours | 11111111211 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
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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