BSL at School, College or Work - Unit 103.
*Please note that this course is only available to current BSL students. Please direct any queries to languageshortcourses@sussex.ac.uk*
Tutor: John Walker
Date and time: Wednesdays, 6.00-8.30pm
From: Wednesday 15th April 2026
*Easter Break: Sat 21st March – Sun 12th April 2026 (3 weeks)
10 weeks from Wednesday 15th April – Wednesday 17th June 2026 (6-8:30pm)
This includes 2 weeks of preparation (x3 hours) and 2 weeks of assessments for Units 102 and 103.
Price £260 (£250 concessions**). Price excludes exam registration fees.
**If you are a full-time student, staff or alumni at the University of Sussex or not in full-time employment (benefits, unemployed, retired) you are entitled to the £250 concession rate. Please make sure you specify this by typing the reduced price into the 'price' box before you add the course to your shopping basket.
Terms & Conditions - https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/short-courses/language-short-courses/terms-and-conditions
Detailed Description
British Sign Language and Deaf Culture – Level 1
This course provides an introduction to the British Sign Language. Emphasis will be placed on signing, and on understanding everyday conversation.
The course aims to give you sufficient language to be able to deal with simple
situations to include finger spelling, family and social arrangements, directions, time and numbers, travel and transport, food and drink, shopping, and holidays and leisure.
You will be given an insight into the culture of the deaf world within the framework of your language studies.
Course learning outcomes
By the end of the course you will have acquired basic sign language skills and be able to sign slowly to get a message across in a variety of situations. You will be able to comprehend and respond to simple sign language.
Teaching and learning methods
Communicative language teaching, particularly tutor-led group work, will guide you through the basic structures and functions of the beginners' syllabus.
You will be encouraged to develop basic communicative skills.
