Course: Sign Language

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Course title Sign Language
Course code KPZ/V5ZNJ
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Jirotková Michaela, Mgr.
Course content
Theory of the sign language (SL) and the principles of its use. One-hand and two-hand dactyl. The dactyl - summary, fixation of the acquired manual characters. Sign language - vocabulary. Conducting a dialogue using the SL according to a prepared script. Implementation of a short presentation using the SL. Situational scheme: demonstration of the use of the SL during various activities. Group discussion using the SL. Storytelling using the SL. Conducting a spontaneous dialogue using the SL.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Skills training
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is to acquaint students, at the theoretical level, with the essence and structure of the sign language and the dactyl. In practical terms, to transmit to students the basics of the sign language and the dactyl alphabet, as well as the ability to apply them in practice.
The student is familiar with the theory of the sign language and is able to practically apply a two-hand and one-hand dactyl and also the ability to conduct a simple dialogue in the sign language.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Student performance assessment

Completion of compulsory 80% attendance at the practicum sessions and seminars. Successful completion of an oral examination.
Recommended literature
  • CZUMALOVÁ, A. Tlumočník jako most komunikace mezi slyšícím zdravotníkem a neslyšícím pacientem. Praha : Česká komora tlumočníků znakového jazyka, 2008. ISBN 978-80-87153-86-4.
  • KRAHULCOVÁ, B. Komunikace sluchově postižených. Praha : Karolinum, 2002. ISBN 80-246-0329-2.
  • KRONUSOVÁ, M. Katalog výukových materiálů České komory tlumočníků znakového jazyka. Praha : Česká komora tlumočníků znakového jazyka, 2008. ISBN 978-80-87153-90-1.
  • LANGER, J.; PTÁČEK, V.; DVOŘÁK, K. Znaková zásoba českého znakového jazyka. Olomouc : UP, 2005.
  • MACUROVÁ, A. Dějiny výzkumu znakového jazyka u nás a v zahraničí. Praha : Česká komora tlumočníků znakového jazyka, 2008. ISBN 978-80-87153-05-5.
  • SERVUSOVÁ, J. Kontrastní lingvistika - český jazyk X český znakový jazyk. Praha : Česká komora tlumočníků znakového jazyka, 2008. ISBN 978-80-87153-07-9.
  • TETAUEROVÁ, I. Mezinárodní znakový systém. Praha : Česká komora tlumočníků znakového jazyka, 2008. ISBN 978-80-87153-12-3.


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