{"id":1144,"date":"2023-12-12T11:32:14","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T11:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/academic-and-employability-skills\/?p=1144"},"modified":"2024-05-30T17:28:14","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T16:28:14","slug":"learn-to-sign-for-inclusivity-and-employability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/academic-and-employability-skills\/2023\/12\/12\/learn-to-sign-for-inclusivity-and-employability\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn to sign for inclusivity and employability"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know that one in five (approximately 12 million) adults in the UK are D\/deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus? For many, British Sign Language (BSL) is vital for communication. Head of Languages Claire Charlemagne introduces an exciting new BSL course for University of Bath students and staff, starting in Semester 2.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Why learn British Sign Language?<\/h2>\n
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  1. Learning to sign is a great way to demonstrate your commitment to inclusivity and to make a positive difference in our community. It will really help you to break down barriers with those whose first language is BSL.<\/li>\n
  2. Like learning any language, studying BSL will enhance your employability, giving you a competitive edge and valued communication skills. Having a recognised qualification in BSL demonstrates competence for a whole range of careers. What\u2019s more, BSL interpreters are in extremely high demand, so learning BSL could even open up a whole new career in interpreting for you.<\/li>\n
  3. Learning to sign is also fun \u2013 BSL is a unique and very imaginative, expressive language and facial expressions and body language are an important part of it. Learning with others is a great way to make friends and share a new, enriching experience together.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Learn BSL at Bath<\/h2>\n

    \"Signs4Life<\/a>
    \nFor the first time, the Skills Centre will offer a     BSL course<\/a> in Semester 2 2023\/24, in partnership with Signs4Life<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    We\u2019ve introduced the course in response to student demand and the popularity of BSL at our regular Language Caf\u00e9s<\/a> on campus.<\/p>\n

    The 10-week accredited BSL programme will take place every Wednesday in Semester 2 from 4-7pm. Taught by a Deaf tutor from Signs4Life, the interactive, in-person classes will teach you the basics of BSL and lead to the BSL Level 1 Award.<\/p>\n

    By the end of the course, you\u2019ll be able to:<\/p>\n