The diverse sign language community (5cr)

Objective

Students will be able to:
• describe and analyse the diversity of the sign language community from the socio-linguistic perspective
• describe the variation of language repertoires in sign language interaction
• identify the needs, goals and expectations of interaction parties and confidently adapt their interpreting expression accordingly
• identify and describe the status of sign languages in different countries
• demonstrate a reasonable ability to express themselves in multilingual and/or international sign language situations
• analyse the role of interpreters as users and learners of sign language and members of the sign language community
• achieve CEFR Level B2 and partly C1 proficiency in Finnish Sign Language.

Content

Students advance their knowledge of the situational variation of language. At the end of the course, students produce a Finnish Sign Language version of their thesis abstract. Studying in a sign language environment is given emphasis.

Qualifications

Recommended prerequisites:
• VK01 Introduction to sign language 5 ECTS credits
• VK02 Active sign language learner 5 ECTS credits
• VK03 Sign language in everyday interactions 5 ECTS credits
• VK04 Participatory sign language learning 5 ECTS credits
• VK05p1 Sign language environments 5 ECTS credits
• VK06p1 Towards confident signing 5 ECTS credits
• VK07p1 Sign language structure and research 5 ECTS credits
• VK08p1 Sign language skills: independent development 5 ECTS credits