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Fareham
EastleighFarehamEastleigh
This 5 week Introduction to BSL course is the perfect starting point to learning BSL to communicate with people who are D/deaf or hard of hearing. After completing you will feel more confident to sign at a basic level, ask and respond to simple questions on everyday topics. You will also gain a better understanding of deaf culture.
To demonstrate productive skills, students will be able to take part in short conversations and give information around familiar social situations.
To demonstrate receptive skills, students will be able to understand and extract specific details from short conversations in BSL.
To demonstrate conversational skills, students will be able to participate in a simple dialogue to exchange equal amounts of information in BSL. (Ask and respond to questions).
The face-to-face classes are fun, engaging and teaching/learning methods include:
What you will learn:
A South Hampshire College Group certificate will be awarded on request.
There are no formal entry requirements necessary for this course.
Students need to have sufficient sight, manual dexterity, and facial and body movements to produce and receive BSL.
This course is non vocational and does not lead to a qualification.
Students can progress onto a 5 week “Improvers” course that builds on knowledge gained in the Introduction to BSL course and includes additional topics.
We have events at all our locations running throughout October and November.
College is not just about your course – it’s an opportunity to have fun, meet new people and explore your interests! You can socialise with friends in the café and comfy seating areas, join a club or sports team or attend exciting events around the college. Many of our enrichment opportunities are also great on your CV or UCAS application to demonstrate your commitment and enthusiasm outside of your studies.
Your time at college can also be affected by life or health difficulties, and it’s okay to need support. Our specialist teams are here every day to listen and give advice, whether it’s about career planning, financial support, mental health, or something else. And if you have a long-term support need or medical condition, we’ll work with you on personalised learning support to help you achieve your full potential.