Level 2 British Sign Language in Leeds
Course
Blended learning in Leeds
Description
-
Type
Course
-
Level
Intermediate
-
Methodology
Blended
-
Location
Leeds
-
Class hours
75h
-
Duration
25 Weeks
Learn how to communicate with Deaf people using British Sign Language on everyday topics involving social life and at work, school or college at Level 2.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
You must be committed to attend at least 80% of the course. You need access to the Internet as we provide online resources to back-up your learning in the classroom. 75 hours of personal study.
Reviews
Subjects
- Sign language
- British sign language
- Deaf People
- Communication
- Deaf Culture
Teachers and trainers (1)
Alison Spear
Qualified BSL teacher
Director Absolute BSL April 2012 – Present Trainer & Consultant, Deaf Issues & BSL (Freelance) Freelance January 2009 – Present (4 years 7 months) Trainer & Consultant, Deaf Issues & BSL (Freelance) January 2009 – Present Associate Lecturer in Deaf Studies University of Central Lancashire January 2010 – May 2011
Course programme
This qualification aims to further learners' experiences and development in communication through BSL with Deaf people on everyday topics involving social life and at work, school or college. A Level 2 course will enable development in functional BSL communication in more depth than at Level 1, requiring a wider grasp of grammar to cope with some non-routine language exchanges.
This qualification has been developed in accordance with the National Language Standards at Level 2.
This qualification is divided into four units:
- Receptive Skills in BSL
- Developing BSL Presentation Skills
- Understand and take part in routine conversations in BSL
- Understand and use routine BSL in everyday contexts
Each unit is assessed separately and success in all four units will lead to the full Level 2 Certificate in BSL.
These topics will be covered - Meeting People, Work, School, College, Personal and social lifestyle choices, Daily Activities, Timeframes, Use of routine linking conventions and prepositions, Signing Structure and key grammatical features.
Learners are required to dedicate a total of 50 hours to out-of-class activities that enable the learner to (a) research their topics (b) engage in community activities where use of signing is the norm.
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- acquire sufficient language to enable communication with Deaf people, including those in the workplace or at school/college, at an intermediate level;
- develop the ability to present personal, social and work-related information in BSL;
- exchange routine information with Deaf people in social life and/or the workplace or at school and college;
- understand and give advice and instructions about everyday work and/or social matters.
Target group
The Level 2 Certificate in BSL Studies is suitable for those who:
- wish to acquire extended BSL skills for the purpose of holding more detailed communication with Deaf people, including family, friends and colleagues at work, school or college;
- need to acquire BSL skills as part of a programme of study or professional development;
- are studying for personal development with a view to future employment;
- wish to progress from the Level 1 Award.
Learners should have the Level 1 Award in BSL before embarking on the Level 2 Certificate course.
Length of course (75 classroom hours plus 75 hours of personal study)
This course can be taught in different formats, e.g.
- 2 hours sessions for 38 weeks
- 3 hours sessions for 25 weeks
- 13 full days
Learners must be committed to at least 75 hours of personal study which include access to online resources.
Level 2 British Sign Language in Leeds