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Curricular information is subject to change
On completion of this module students should be able to:
• be able to understand short, simple messages in ISL in routine situations
• be able to use a series of phrases in ISL related to information about oneself, family, occupation, shopping, etc.
• demonstrate an ability to manage short social conversations
• be aware of current issues related to the deaf community
Students who achieve at least a B grade at the end of this module are deemed to have reached Level A1.1 of the Common European Framework
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Specified Learning Activities | 30 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 46 |
Small Group | 24 |
Total | 100 |
Any prior knowledge of the language
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Practical Skills Assessment: Interactive skills test, usually in Week 12 | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
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Practical Skills Assessment: Productive language skills test - ISL presentation, usually in Week 12 | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 |
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Exam (In-person): Written exam, receptive language skills, usually in Week 11 | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 |
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Participation in Learning Activities: Attendance and participation mark, based on attendance, assignments and participation in the module | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
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Exam (In-person): Mid term exam, usually in Week 6 | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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Repeat | Within Two Trimesters |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback is provided individually to students on the midterm exam in Week 7-8. Students can seek feedback on end of semester components, post-assessment.