British Sign Language modules for undergraduates
BSL advice
Contact the lecturer:
Mrs Nikiaisha Thompson
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Horizons British Sign Language modules are offered at three levels, from complete beginner upwards.
The modules aim to equip you with a basic competence of everyday interaction with deaf people who use Sign Language. A selected range of topics will be covered using both classroom time and online resources. You will also learn about the nature of the British Deaf community, its culture and language.
The table below provides guidelines about our module levels and which year group they are offered to.
Please read the online module descriptions carefully and if you are in any doubt about which level you should be in, please contact the lecturer.
| Module | Pre-requisite | Offered to | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Sign Language Level 1 | For complete beginners - no previous experience | Years 1 & 2 | 0 |
| British Sign Language Level 2 | For students who have completed Level 1 or equivalent | Years 2, 3, & 4 | 7.5 |
| British Sign Language Level 3 (NEW) |
For students who have completed Level 2 or equivalent | Years 3 & 4 | 7.5 |
| British Sign Language Level 1 is non-credit only and can not be taken for degree credit or as part of I-Explore. | |||
Level 2 and Level 3 are available to be taken for degree credit, where your department allows. They are also available for extra credit only. Please see the Taking a module for credit page for further clarification of the credit terminology and the options allowed by your department.
~Please note that Level 1 cannot be taken by I-Explore students or for degree credit.
Students can only take a module in the reserved time slot for their particular year of study. It is not permitted to enrol on an 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Horizons module from another year group (one that runs on another day of the week).
