German sign language - basic level

In October, the one-year certificate program“German Sign Language—BeginnerLevel” will begin at the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences on the Görlitz campus. The program is aimed at professionals in service-oriented fields (social services, customer-facing roles) and students. No prior knowledge is required. An environment that allows for the use of German Sign Language (DGS) is desirable.

People with hearing impairments need the support of staff proficient in sign language in many areas, such as childcare, education, healthcare, public institutions, and everyday situations. Sign language interpreters help these individuals participate in society (keyword: inclusion).

German Sign Language (DGS) is a distinct language with its own grammar and specific vocabulary. The German Sign Language training (basic level) is conducted in accordance with the current framework curriculum. Nicole Friedrich, a certified sign language instructor and member of the Federal Association of Sign Language Instructors (Bundesverband der Dozenten für Gebärdensprache e.V.), leads this continuing education program.

Learning objectives for Lessons 01 through 10 (200 units): Here you will learn to express yourself in sign language. Additional objectives:

· Recognize the structure and regularities of sign language

· Become familiar with Deaf culture

· Gain a basic understanding of the language; sign and understand simple sentences

· Introduction to linguistics and memory training

degree:

Final examination and certificate in “German Sign Language (DGS) Additional Qualification.” Upon completion of the basic-level language training, participants will have acquired good communication skills in DGS. They will have met the language requirements for enrolling in an advanced course or a degree program in sign language.

Detailed information is available online at www.hszg.de/weiterbildung (select “Sign Language Course”) or in the flyer.