ULBS50001/ULBS50002 (Part 1)
ULBS51001/ULBS51002 (Part 2)
Also available in Semester 2.
The University Language Centre's LEAP courses provide students and staff with the opportunity to learn British Sign Language. We offer British Sign Language Part 1, for learners who have no previous knowledge of British Sign Language and British Sign Language Part 2 which allows students to develop their ability to communicate with Deaf people in a range of familiar and work-related contexts.
These courses can be taken in either semester, but if you are planning to take Part 2 and haven't already studied Part 1 then you need to consider joining Part 1 in semester one, or alternatively in semester two and then complete Part 2 the year after but the latter option will require enrolment in the next academic year.
LEAP operates an application system and places are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Please apply via our website. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact leap@manchester.ac.uk.
This unit aims to give you a basic knowledge of signs so that you can use BSL to communicate in everyday situations.
On successful completion of the unit you will be able to:
By the end of the course unit, you should be able to communicate at a level equivalent to Level A1.1 of the Common European Framework.
Topics covered over the 11-week course include: deaf awareness, culture and history, fingerspelling, communication signs, greetings and family, numbers- & colours, asking for direction.
This unit is for those who have no previous knowledge of British Sign Language.
Due to the nature of this unit there is a very strict (100%) attendance policy.
In order to apply, please visit the University Language Centre website.
You are strongly recommended to read the Application Information section of their website before you apply to understand the requirements of the course and ensure you are registered successfully as the process differs to other University College course units.
Wayne McConnell
Seminars, two hours per week. 22 contact hours including assessment.
This course unit is only offered (face-to-face) on Campus. The University continues to follow government advice and safety measures in relation to in-person teaching.
In the event that changes to our delivery method are necessary, you will be informed at the earliest opportunity.
Feedback will include a combination of informal ongoing feedback resulting from class-based learning activities and formal written feedback given following summative assessments.
