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Introduction to lipreading

Find out about the skills involved in lipreading and build your confidence in understanding conversations. Suitable if you have little or no experience of lipreading.

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Key course information

Dates
25/04/12 - 04/07/12

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
10 weeks

Time
10:30 - 12:30

Fees
Full fee: £160
Senior fee: £90
Concession: £36

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
GL604*

Availability
Contact department

This course has started

It may still be possible to enrol. Please call 020 7831 7831 to discuss. Please note that you will have missed some of the course content and it may not be possible for the tutor to fully cover this with you.

Course outline

What is the course about?

Learn how to recognise some sounds that are visible on the lips and how to use other tactics to support lipreading.

What topics will we cover?

Learn which sounds can be seen, which look alike and why.

Develop an awareness of other skills used to lipread: memory, concentration, observation, awareness of rhythm, situation, context, facial expression and body language.

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

Recognise visible speech sounds and their value to lipreading

Recognise which consonants look alike on the lips

Recognise the limitations of lipreading and the alternative tactic to use

Understand the factors that make lipreading easier.

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

You will have an acquired hearing loss and use spoken English to communicate with others.

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

In class there will be group work, pair work, practical work, observation, demonstration and discussion.

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

Please bring pen, notebook and A4 folder.

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.

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. This will be done by keeping a record of work covered and skills practice and discussion with the tutor.

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?

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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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
25/04/12 to 04/07/12	Wed	10:30 - 12:30	10 weeks	£160	£90	£36	GL604	Contact department	» Select
25/04/12 to 04/07/12	Wed	18:00 - 20:00	10 weeks	£180	£180	£43	GL303	Full	» Select

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