Sign Language BSL101 - October 2024

Duration: 20 hours

BSL101 is the first of 3 units which make up Sign Language Level 1.

Semester 1:

Wednesday 9, 16, 23, 30 October; 6, 13, 20, 27 November; 4, 11 December 2024

Course Information:

Signature BSL level 1 is split into three units, BSL101, 102 and 103. Students must take modules in this order. In order to receive a Signature certificate in BSL level 1 students must successfully complete all 3 modules.

This unit is assessed individually by having a conversation with your BSL teacher. Unit 101 is assessed by your class tutor.

Please note: Examination Date will be Wednesday 11 December during normal class time.

Course Content:

Introduction to BSL: Topics covered include; at home, people, animals and objects, using numbers, interests and activities, and weather.

FAQs

Is there a minimum age to register for a Language Centre course?

You must be a minimum of 18 years old to register for an in person course and a minimum of 16 years old to register for any on-line Language Centre course.

What are the course fees?

There are different fees depending upon your registration type, QUB student, staff or members of the public. Please note that there is no concession fee available with our Sign Language courses.

QUB Students and Staff £80

Members of the Public £120

Are there examination fees?

Your examination fee is included in your course fee. You can have one attempt at BSL101 included in your registration fee. Students will have to pay for any resits. Resits will be organised by the Language Centre and will take normally take place at the end of each semester.

Are these courses accredited?

Upon successful completion of all 3 modules students are awarded a Signature Certificate in British Sign Language (level 1). In addition QUB Students can use Sign Language Level 1 to apply for the Degree Plus Award, Route A. To qualify students must attend a minimum of 70% of classes and pass a minimum of BSL101 and BSL102 and have registered to take BSL103 .

Degree Plus is a new award for Queen’s students designed to provide official recognition of extra-curricular activities including Language Centre language courses which are open to all students whatever their degree subject. Employers are looking for graduates who can demonstrate that they have the skills needed for workplace success – the Degree Plus Award will help you do this!

How often do I attend?

Students attend a weekly 2 hour class . Sign Language is a very intensive class and full attendance is recommended to progress through the course.

What's the refund policy?

All refunds before the start of the course must be requested in writing. Refunds are paid as follows:

(Please note EVENTBRITE will charge 6% administration fee on all refunds)

Before (and including) 25 September– full refund

26 September to 3 October (inclusive) – 50% refund

No refunds available from 4 October (inclusive)

Refunds are not normally paid after the beginning of classes. Any such request must be made in writing to the Language Centre Manager and must be related to reasons beyond your control and supported by written evidence. These refunds will be at the Language Centre Manager’s discretion. All refunds, where agreed, will be subject to an administrative fee of £10.00 for QUB staff and students and £40 for members of the public.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

You can email any queries you have to [email protected]

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