09. September 2016

Sign language at the HSZG

German sign language can be learned at the HSZG in Görlitz from October.

Hearing-impaired people need the support of sign language-competent staff in many areas, e.g. education, care, public institutions, everyday situations. German Sign Language (DGS) is an independent language with its own grammar and a specific lexicon.

The additional qualification in German Sign Language makes it possible to learn a fascinating language while working or studying and to gain new perspectives on language. Training in German Sign Language (basic level) takes place in accordance with the valid framework curriculum.

No previous knowledge is required. An environment that enables you to use DGS is desirable.

Basic level lessons 1 to 10 (200 teaching units):

  • Recognize the structure and regularity of sign language and deaf culture
  • Gain a basic understanding of the language, sign and understand simple sentences
  • Introduction to linguistics and memory training
  • Introduction to law, social policy, living environment and circumstances of deaf people

The course ends with a final examination. Graduates receive the certificate "Additional qualification in German Sign Language". On completion of the basic level language course, participants have acquired good communication skills in DGS. The language requirements for taking up a further advanced course or a degree course in sign language are fulfilled

Course instructor:

Nicole Friedrich, qualified sign language instructor, member of the Federal Association of Sign Language Instructors e.V.  

Dates:

From 05.10.2016 to 28.06.2017, Wednesdays 5.00 pm - 8.15 pm (30 weeks of 4 lessons each = 120 lessons)

plus 4 block courses Fri-Sat 9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. (4 dates of 20 units each = 80 units)

The dates of the block courses will be discussed with the participants during the course. There are no events during the semester break.

The monthly costs from October 2016 to June 2017 for students: 45.00 euros for employees: 130.00 euros. All information can also be found at www.hszg.de/weiterbildung and in the event flyer available there.     

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02763 Zittau
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Rectorate / Education department
02826 Görlitz
Brückenstraße 1
Building G II, Room 253
1st floor
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