Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

BSL level 2 (for deaf people)

This course is for Deaf people who have already got BSL level 1. You will be able to build up your BSL skills and knowledge in a range of topics. You can achieve a level 2 qualification, accredited by Signature.

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Key course information

Dates
06/09/11 - 12/06/12

Day(s)
Tue

Duration
33 weeks

Time
14:00 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £225
Senior fee: £180
Concession: £179

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
YB206*

Availability
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It may still be possible to enrol on this course - please call 020 7831 7831 to discuss. Please note that you will have missed some course content and it may not be possible for the tutor to fully cover missed content with you. Please be advised that the published course fees will apply.

Course outline

What is the course about?

This qualification is designed for D/deaf students to improve their BSL skills. You will take Signature level 2 in BSL.

What topics will we cover?

You will learn receptive, productive and conversational skills at level 2 in the following topic areas:
- Everyday conversation
- Daily social/work/school routines
- Eating and drinking
- Shopping and spending
- Travel and holidays
- Story-telling
- Health and illness
- News
- BSL grammatical structure and features.

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

Demonstrate signing skills in BSL structure at level 2 by being able to:
- Show a wide range of vocabulary
- Use correct and clear hand shapes
- Use suitable facial expressions with signs
- Conduct a conversation with a deaf person
- Show turn-taking and asking for clarification
- Tell a short story.

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

You will need to have basic literacy as you will need to read basic words during class. You will write down briefly what you have learned. Your tutor will help is this is difficult.

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

- Pair/group work
- Demonstration using a plasma screen
- Questions and answers
- Role play
- Discussion
- Conduct a conversation
- Receptive skills from DVDs.

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

Examination fees are included in course fees.
DVDs and books are available from the City Lit library.

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. Come to the special drop-in at City Lit on a Wednesday afternoon 2-3 during term time for an interview. Please ask reception for room number.

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. one-to-one Feedback is given during the course.

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?

The qualification is divided into three units, each of which can be achieved separately. Students should take unit 201 BSL receptive skills, units 202 BSL productive skills and unit 203 conversation skills. All units are externally assessed by a Signature assessor.

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

English, maths and computing courses for Deaf people

Tel: 020 7492 2726 (voice)

Email: deafskills@citylit.ac.uk

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