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BSL-90005 - Module Specification
Language Centre
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 20 November 2024

BSL-90005 - British Sign Language 5
Coordinator: Andrew Rowe
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733960

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Global Challenge Pathway Global Challenge Pathway (Level 4)
Global Challenge Pathway Global Challenge Pathway (Level 5)
Global Challenge Pathway Global Challenge Pathway (Level 5)
Global Challenge Pathway Global Challenge Pathway (Level 6)
Global Challenge Pathway Global Challenge Pathway (Level 6)


Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

BSL 4 or equivalent.

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

BSL is the preferred language of nearly 90,000 people in the UK and is used by over 150,000. It has been recognized as an official minority language by the government since 2003. Knowledge of BSL is extremely useful in various careers, including education, health, and social services, and it is also a rewarding skill to learn.
This course is designed for students with prior knowledge of BSL (BSL4 or equivalent). It will develop communications skills in BSL in every day situations as well as more formal environments.
Students taking BSL at Keele, can work towards taking the external Signature qualification (the leading award body for Deaf communication qualifications in the UK).

Aims
This module aims to develop communication in BSL about real life, routine, experiences, and it is designed for those who already have some competence in BSL. Students will participate in longer and more varied conversations in BSL and will have the opportunity to further develop their receptive and productive skills in BSL. Some regional variations in BSL will be introduced.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Recognise and analyse varied BSL in a range of every day, work, and social situations.: 2,3
Use and apply varied BSL in a range of every day, work, and social situation.: 3
Identify and demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the structure and function of BSL.: 1,2,3
Recognize some regional variations in BSL.: 2,3
Assess and apply an advanced understanding of the Deaf Community and Deaf Culture.: 1,3

Study hours

22 hours contact teaching.
40 hours assessment preparation and completion.
88 hours guided independent study.

School Rules

Admission to the module must be confirmed through completion of a language level self-assessment form
Students can only take one BSL module per semester.

Description of Module Assessment

1: Essay weighted 20%
Learner Journal


2: Competence weighted 30%
Receptive Task


3: Viva weighted 50%
Oral Exam in receptive and productive skills.


The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 20 November 2024