Inter Faculty British Sign Language 1B (BSL 1B)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LANG1093 | Modern Languages and Cultures | 1 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- LANG1093
- School
- Modern Languages and Cultures
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module is designed for students who have passed LANG1092 Inter Faculty British Sign Language 1A (BSL 1A). Student will continue to develop an understanding of simple words and sentences in British Sign Language. As the focus of this module is on communication skills, a large proportion of class time will be based on practising the skills they have learned to reinforce vocabulary and language structures by signing in groups and in pairs in a variety of question-and-answer and role play exercises using productive and receptive skills they have learned in the weekly sessions.
There will be access to online course materials, BSL videos, BSL websites/Youtube clips to enhance learning.
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Target Students
Available for all cohorts.
Co-requisites
Modules you must take in the same academic year, or have taken in a previous year, to enrol in this module:
Classes
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
Assessment
- 25% Coursework 1: 1000 word essay
- 25% Listening Exam: Receptive task based on video - 25 minutes
- 50% Oral: 1:1 conversation with tutor - 5 minutes
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module aims to give students a post beginner understanding of the principles of BSL and the ability to use post beginner BSL.Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and understanding
Understand post beginner principles of BSL
Understand the use of simple words and sentences in BSL at post beginner level equivalent to Level 1 Signature Award in BSL
Be able to fingerspell in BSL at Level 1 Signature Award in BSL
B. Intellectual skills: B1:
Demonstrate an awareness of deaf culture and BSL development
C. Professional Skills:
Students who successfully complete BSL 2 in conjunction with BSL 1 will reach the standard of the full Level 1 Signature Award in British Sign Language.