Sign Language: An Introduction
Wed 6 Mar 2019
Description
This interactive course will give an introduction to sign language and an opportunity to review and revisit best practice in communicating with Deaf people. Through discussion and practice, participants will gain knowledge of sign language, as well as advice on how to take their knowledge further.
Target audience
- University staff
- College staff
- Non-University Teaching Institutions staff
- Postdocs and Research Staff
- PhD Students
- Affiliated lecturers
- Further details regarding CCTL's eligibility criteria are available here
***Please note this workshop is not open to Undergraduates***
Sessions
Number of sessions: 1
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed 6 Mar 2019 13:30 - 16:30 | 13:30 - 16:30 | Disability Resource Centre, Bridget's Meeting Room | map | Jamie Billam, Kirsty Wayland |
Aims
- to have a basic understanding of British Sign Language and the manual alphabet
- to understand the ways hearing people and Deaf people can communicate
- to be able to confidently communicate with Deaf people
Duration
One half day session
Theme
Supporting Disabled Students
Booking / availability