British Sign Language

Course Tutors – Mrs Howgate Mrs Orme

British Sign Language

After a long campaign British Sign Language was given official status in 2003

It is used by more people than Welsh in the UK Level 2 is a GCSE equivalent This course will lead to CACDP level 1 and then

move onto a level 2 qualification. Both certificates are recognised by employers The disability discrimination act in 1995 states that

employers must provide interpreters to allow disabled people equal access.

It is a minimum requirement for some jobs eg Teacher of the Deaf etc

Who would be interested in doing this course next year?

Deaf and Hearing Impaired Students Language impaired Students People who are interested in learning another

language Friends of Deaf students Employment links with becoming an

Interpreter, Speech Therapy, Teachers of Deaf, Audiologists, social worker for the Deaf, ENT doctor etc

Pre Course Requirements

Must have a good reason for learning itMust have some knowledge of some

signs and taken part in lunch clubs, the Christmas Concert etc

You probably know who you are and have been thinking about learning more sign language already

Come and discuss your questions with someone in the HLC

Course Content

Learn how to communicate using signs, facial expressions, and body language.

Deaf Awareness Learn how to finger spell and vocabulary for every day

communication Understand how the grammatical system works for

BSL, such as tenses, placement and hand shapes Learn expressive and receptive skills required for

communicating with Deaf people Learn about regional differences with signs Only assessed on signing skills so you will be videoed-

but there is no reading or writing

Cottenham Village College

3 lessons a week over 2 yearsWill involve some homework and

practise in your own time- meeting Deaf people when you can

Need to be committed and enthusiasticThere are 2 tutors here Mrs Howgate

and Mrs Orme, but also lots of students and other staff you can practise with.