NZ Sign Language Level 1d

Level 1 (General Information)
NZ Sign Language is the language used by people within the Deaf Community. You will gain a general understanding of the Deaf community and their culture, identity and sign language. It is a visual-gestural language, which conveys ideas by signs, facial expressions, body language and lip patterns. It has its own grammar, rules and sentence structure which is different from English or Maori.

Level 1 is offered at a range of levels, designed for students to follow from one to the next. Course content is indicative and will depend on each group of students’ ability but in general, tutors follow the NZ Sign Language Community Education Curriculum as a guide.

As with all languages, your willingness to practice given exercises at home will greatly influence your success and enjoyment of the language.

Sign Language Level 1d
This course is suitable for those who has completed Level 1c in NZ Sign Language or at least 24 weeks weeks of tuition in Sign Language. It is designed as a follow up from Level 1c. Topics will include “My Place” and “Events and Celebrations”

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Term 4 Thursday 17 October 2019

Fee $70
Length 8 weeks/16 hours
Time 6.30 - 8.30 pm
Location TBC
Tutor Maria Griffiths

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