British Sign Language & Deaf Culture 2B (T5005)
British Sign Language and Deaf Culture 2B
Module T5005
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
This fourth and final stage module of the 60-credit pathway in British Sign Language (BSL) and Deaf Culture will further develop and consolidate the student's range and conversational technique in BSL to routine contexts, and broaden the student's knowledge and awareness of Deaf culture. Additionally, the module offers the student the opportunity to present and discuss in BSL an agreed topic of interest which relates to the student's main discipline of study. This may take the form of a community engagement project. The module aims to enable the student to:
- use BSL in a range of routine settings, and converse on a topic of their interest
- demonstrate clear use of sign language grammar at an intermediate level and use of some complex structures
- present and lead a discussion in areas of interest (e.g. descriptions on types of education, how Deaf culture is manifested, role of the media, how Deaf spaces are formed)
- complete a project on a topic of interest related to their own studies, as agreed with the tutor
- develop study skills to create a project report in BSL, supported with references and quotes in English.
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 B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Equivalent Signature Level 202 part B; 203
Module learning outcomes
Recognise and identify the main points of clear routine BSL within a variety of topics.
Communicate effectively in BSL within a range of routine formal/informal contexts.
Employ a range of vocabulary and language structures of BSL appropriate to signing conventions of routine situations, and within a chosen theme.
Display understanding of aspects of routine social and cultural matters relating to the Deaf community and demonstrate an appropriate routine response in selected cultural settings and contexts.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Practical Assessment | T2 Week 11 | 50.00% |
| Report | A2 Week 1 | 50.00% |
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 | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Class | 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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