Deaf history: one-day course
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- Start Date: 27 Sep 2025End Date: 27 Sep 2025Sat (Daytime): 10:00 - 16:00OnlineFull fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00
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What is the course about?
You will find out about the general history of deaf people in Britain.
What will we cover?
- the history of BSL and the manual alphabet in Britain
- the history of deaf education in Britain.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- describe the evolution of the manual alphabet
- describe the evolution of BSL.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
BSL users with Level 2 and above are welcome - the course will be taught in BSL.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Classes will be taught using Zoom. Teaching delivery methods will include:
- demonstration
- discussion
- question and answer.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There will be no additional costs for this course. You are advised to bring a folder, paper and pens for taking notes.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Our courses Deaf history 1 and 2 cover this subject in more detail. We also have a range of post-level 2 BSL courses, up to level 6.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.