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Key Details

  • Available at:
    Rhos-on-Sea
  • Study Mode:
    Part-time
  • Course Length:

    2 hours a week for 6 weeks

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Deaf History

Adults & Part-time

Please contact us for further information about applying for this course.

Course Description

Over our six-week course you will be taught the history of:

  • British Sign Language: Learn about the evolution of sign language in Britain
  • Deaf Education: Learn about the opening and closing down of schools for the Deaf.
  • The Milan Conference 1880: Learn about the banning of sign language and the effect this had on Deaf people’s lives.
  • The Second World War and Deaf people: Lean what happened to Deaf people during the war.
  • Employment and Deaf People: Learn about the changes to their employment over the years.
  • Famous Deaf people: And what they are famous for.

Entry Criteria

This course will be taught through the medium of BSL with no interpreter.

All students must have a good understanding of BSL in order to enrol.

Delivery

Delivered through tutor led presentations.

Assessment

No assessment required. You will receive a certificate of participation upon completion.

Other details

Course type: Adults & Part-time

Level: 1

Programme Area:

  • Deaf Studies and Sign Language

Deaf Studies and Sign Language

Students using sign language