Birmingham Bible Institute
Sign Language Certificate
Course Requirements

SL 110  BEGINNING BASIC SIGN LANGUAGE  (2 credit hours)

Students learn and practice the alphabet, finger-spelling, word signs, concept signs, facial expressions, and other elements of sign language for the deaf.

SL 120  CONTINUING BASIC SIGN LANGUAGE (2 credit hours)

Students continue to learn and practice the alphabet, finger-spelling, word signs, concept signs, facial expressions, and other elements of sign language for the deaf.

SL 131  CONVERSATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE 1 (Note 1)  (2 credit hours)

Prerequisite: CONTINUING BASIC SIGN LANGUAGE or equivalent

Students add to their sign language vocabulary and develop skills in conversing with the deaf.

SL 132  CONVERSATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE 2 (Note 1)  (2 credit hours)

Prerequisite: CONVERSATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE 1 or equivalent

Students continue to add to their sign language vocabulary and develop skills in conversing with the deaf.

SL 141  CHURCH SIGNING 1 (Note 1)  (2 credit hours)

Prerequisite: CONTINUING BASIC SIGN LANGUAGE or equivalent

Students learn to interpret both Bible verses and related concepts and church vocal music by expanding their sign language vocabularies, exploring grammar and syntax of sign language systems, and applying their knowledge. The first semester focuses on vocabulary.

SL 142  CHURCH SIGNING 2 (Note 1)  (2 credit hours)

Prerequisite: CHURCH SIGNING 1 or equivalent

Students learn to interpret both Bible verses and related concepts and church vocal music by expanding their sign language vocabularies, exploring grammar and syntax of sign language systems, and applying their knowledge. The second semester focuses on interpreting messages and songs.

           Elective Course

SL 121  CONTINUING SIGN LANGUAGE - RELIGIOUS

Students are introduced to finger-spelling, word signs, concept signs, facial expressions, and other elements of sign language for the deaf as they are applied in church settings.

 

Note 1:  Students embarking on the Sign Language Certificate program before Fall 2005 must take only five of these six courses.

 

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