British Sign Language Elementary Step 6

This course is the sixth and final step of six progressive steps to complete our elementary level in BSL.

In this course, which is taught in BSL, you will learn about world travel, how to compare different holiday experiences, the topic of social media, and extended BSL grammar.

You will develop receptive and productive signing skills through a variety of learning activities in class and at home. Class based activities include small-group role-plays, responding to short BSL video clips, watching signed dialogues, and engaging in interactive signing exercises. Language learning requires regular practice, and you will consolidate your skills at home, with signing exercises.

You will need to buy learning materials (see below). You will also need access to a computer or another device with an internet connection to be able to use our learning platform.

If you have fully engaged with all the learning activities and have attended regularly, by the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Compare your own and others' experiences from different countries around the world
• Identify and discuss different social media platforms and how you use them
• Demonstrate extended use of BSL grammar (e.g. multichannel signs, timelines, etc)

The above list is indicative and may be subject to change.  

You will need to buy the following resources:

• Level 2 including Deaf Culture

This course is the sixth step on our elementary level and is open to anyone who completed BSL Elementary Step 5 or equivalent. If you have previously learned BSL and are unsure of your level, please self-assess.

We welcome all and are committed to fostering a positive culture and sense of community among learners and staff. We expect learners to treat others with dignity and respect. Learners must be aged 16+.

If you have a disability, learning difficulty, health condition, or personal circumstances which may affect your learning, please let us know so that we can make appropriate adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Wherever possible, we mainstream adjustments in line with the University’s Accessible and Inclusive Learning Policy. Learners will have limited access to the University’s student support services.

You need to have completed BSL Elementary Step 5 or equivalent. If you are unsure of your level, please self-assess. You will need basic digital skills, such as using a computer and navigating a website to access the course learning platform.

Please note that the course booking deadline is 8 days before the course start date.