Lipreading and managing hearing loss: advanced

Build on your lipreading skills, practise your communication tactics and update your knowledge of relevant equipment and services. Suitable if you have practised lipreading skills at improvers' level.

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Key course information

Dates
13/09/11 - 12/06/12

Day(s)
Tue

Duration
30 weeks

Time
10:30 - 12:30

Fees
Full fee: £237
Senior fee: £134
Concession: £53

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
GL201*

Availability
Contact department

This course is full

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Course outline

What is the course about?

Increase your awareness, perception and interpretation of lip patterns, along with other visual and contextual clues to spoken English. Share information and experiences relevant to everybody with an acquired hearing loss.

What topics will we cover?

Theory and practice of lipreading - revision of core theory as appropriate to class members' needs and introduction of more complex theoretical points.
Awareness and development of your own communication skills particularly in relation to other hearing impaired people.
Further development of other relevant skills: memory, concentration, observation, awareness of rhythm, situation, context, facial expression and body language.
Information on new assistive equipment, services and hearing loss as requested by class members.

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

Identify and switch between sounds/words/phrases that look similar when lipreading.
Develop your own communication skills particularly in relation to other hearing impaired people.
Update and share information on assistive equipment, services and hearing loss as relevant to members of the group.

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

You will have an acquired hearing loss and you will be proficient in spoken English. You will have attended both a beginner's and improver's lipreading course, or you will have agreed with the tutor that the level of the class is appropriate for you.

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

A variety of teaching methods will be used in each session including structured exercises, drills, prose, role play, quizzes and practical work. Students will work in large groups, smaller groups and pairs. Information may be shared by means of handouts, demonstrations, discussion, presentations.

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

Please bring a notebook, pen 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.

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

English, maths and computing courses for Deaf people

Tel: 020 7492 2726 (voice)

Email: deafskills@citylit.ac.uk

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
13/09/11 to 12/06/12	Tue	10:30 - 12:30	30 weeks	£237	£134	£53	GL201	Full	» Select
15/09/11 to 14/06/12	Thu	13:15 - 15:15	30 weeks	£237	£134	£53	GL402	Contact department	» Select

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