British Sign Language (BSL) Stage 2

Course description

This interactive course will cover the following elements: • BSL grammar/structure (constructing sign sentences) • Phonology (HOLME - how a sign is formed – handshape, orientation, location and movement) • Indexical signs (pronouns, determiners etc.) • Syntax (sign order) • Signs in a range of contexts • Signing space and sign fluency • Number categories, eg counting, time, weight, height, measurement etc. • Aspect – (mood and manner). • Mouthing/mouth gestures • Cultural etiquette and language use (eg turn-taking, attracting attention, social acceptability, taboos) Assessed through continuing practical and written assessments and homework tasks leading to SQA assessments at level 5.