Level 1 British Sign Language and Deaf Awareness

Part-time
Level 1
AGORED
Tycoch
16 weeks
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Overview

Study everyday signs needed for British Sign Language. Learn about the importance of Deaf Awareness, good communication styles as well as signs needed to hold a simple conversation in British Sign Language. A brilliant place to start your journey if you are interested in learning about this rich language that is used by more than 150,000 people in the UK. 

In this course, students will learn the basic concepts of Deaf Awareness and British Sign Language. Topics will include; Greetings, Hobbies, Weather, Transport, Food and Drink and Directions. 

Course objectives: 

  • Understand the importance of good communication when working with the Deaf Community 
  • Develop skills needed to hold an everyday conversation in British Sign Language 
  • Take part in three filmed conversations using British Sign Language. 

Key information

Entry Requirements

Ages 16 and over. 

Course Delivery

Tuesday evenings at Tycoch

Assessment: 

  • Three filmed conversations using British Sign Language. 

Grading criteria: 

  • Pass or fail.
 
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