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Working towards level 6 in BSL

These courses are ideal if you have passed level 3 in BSL and you want to develop your skills up to level 6, in preparation for a level 6 NVQ in BSL course. Develop and establish fluency in your use of BSL in a variety of situations and registers, in both productive and receptive skills.

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Key course information

Dates
18/01/12 - 21/03/12

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
9 weeks

Time
10:00 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £999^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
QV040*

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

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Course outline

What is the course about?

To establish and develop your:

- Fluency in the use of British Sign Language at level 6 in a variety of situations, topics and registers in productive and receptive skills
- Advanced knowledge of the structure and grammar of BSL
- Practical experience in a productive working environment
- Understanding and preparing for your level 6 NVQ certificate
- Appreciation of the Deaf community and its culture and relevant issues

Introduce you to how you will be expected to collect evidence for your future Level 6 NVQ certificate in BSL.

What topics will we cover?

- Text analysis of BSL
- Phonology and Morphology of BSL
- Social variation
- Advanced BSL grammatical
- History of BSL and fingerspelling
- Idiomatic use of non-manual features to develop the meaning of BSL
- Informal/formal setting
- Presentation practice
- Technical vocabulary - Legal, Medical and Genetic
- Advanced use of fingerspelling
- Development of complex use of role shift
- DVD analysis on various uses of BSL features.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Understand complex social interaction
- Understand signed communication in a wide range of complex work situations
- Understand a complex range of vocabulary and technical language
- Understand a full range of grammatical forms
- Maintain social and professional relationships using BSL
- Use complex sign language to communicate fluently over extended periods on all topics within his/her field of work in a range of situations
- Use a complex range of vocabulary and technical language
- Use a full range of grammatical forms.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

- This course is designed for those who have completed their Level 3 NVQ in BSL and have been recommended to "Working towards Level 6" in BSL, pre-level 6
- You will required to have basic literacy skills as you will be asked to write some self-evaluations, and notes as part of preparation for presentations as well as read instructions for exercises.
- An interview will be required to assess your signing.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

- Classroom discussion
- Group work
- Lectures
- 1 to 1 Discussions

A considerable amount of additional home study will be required.
- Role play/simulation
- Group feedback
- Demonstration
- Debate
- Presentation
- 1 : 1 feedback tutorial.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

You will need at least one blank DVD (+RW).

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions. DSPT Telephone: 020 7492 2725 Text phone: 020 7492 2746 Email: deafedu@citylit.ac.uk.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Students will have 1-1 tutorials and be given feedback on their progress.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

- You can apply for Level 6 in BSL NVQ Certificate - if you are at the standard necessary for Level 6 in BSL.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2725

Fax: 020 7492 2745

deafedu@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times for BSL and Lipreading: Wednesday 14:00 – 15:00 (term-time only) All other advice by appointment

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Tel: 020 7492 2726 (voice)

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