Deaf history part 1

Course

In London

£ 199 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

You will find out about the history of Deaf people in Britain and how the evolution of British Sign language (BSL) and the manual alphabet have influenced the development of the Deaf Community.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

- describe the history of the Deaf Community in Britain
- describe the evolution of BSL
- describe the relationship between BSL and the development of the Deaf Community.

You are advised to bring a folder, paper and pens for taking notes.

- demonstration
- discussion
- pair / group work
- question and answer.

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Subjects

  • Sign language
  • Interpreting
  • BSL
  • Media

Course programme

- the history of sign language and the manual alphabet in Britain
- BSL in the present day: research in BSL; campaign for the official recognition of BSL
- the development of Deaf organisations
- well-known Deaf people throughout history
- social and community life: the meaning of 'Deaf Community'; institutions and activities in the Deaf Community
- education: sign language in the education of Deaf children throughout the centuries; the role of BSL in education today.

Additional information

We have a range of post-level 2 BSL courses, up to level 6. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

Deaf history part 1

£ 199 VAT inc.