British Sign Language & Deaf Culture 3B (T5007)
British Sign Language and Deaf Culture 3B
Module T5007
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This sixth and final stage module of the 90-credit pathway in British Sign Language (BSL) and Deaf Culture will allow students to improve fluency in conversational technique in BSL, to add specialised vocabulary to their repertoire, and develop students’ knowledge and awareness of approaches to professional and academic engagement with Deaf people. The module aims to enable the student to:
- demonstrate with fluency, clear use of sign language grammar and some complex structures, at an upper-intermediate level
- analyse their own production, using TL linguistic reference tools
- take opportunities to use BSL in a professional setting
- explore opportunities to engage with Deaf people on a topic of specific interest
- develop knowledge of Deaf culture and sign language in specific areas of interest (e.g. discourses in pedagogy and deaf children, development of oralism in 19th century onwards, the evolution of video-telephony technology, implementing human rights in developing countries)
- translate (e.g. from English to BSL) specific professional and/or academic information in a semi-public arena using commonly available technology (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, vlogs)
- develop study skills to create an evaluation 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, conversation and discussion etc., based around themes, grammatical structures, linguistic conventions, 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 B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Equivalent Signature Level 322 part B.
Module learning outcomes
Recognise and identify the main points of clear extended discourse delivered at normal speed (in BSL) on a range of topics in different work and social situations.
Communicate effectively and fluidly in varied BSL within a range of common formal/informal/work-related contexts.
Use and apply a broad 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 cultural and/or professional settings and contexts.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T2 Week 9 | 30.00% |
| Oral assessment | T2 Week 11 (10 minutes) | 30.00% |
| Project | A2 Week 1 | 40.00% |
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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