Shanghai International Studies University (SISU)
- Start Date: 16 Aug, 2021
- 6 weeks
- Study Content: Videos
Get to grips with Chinese sign language (CSL), sign language linguistics and deaf culture.
Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
Course Description
This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.
Learn the basics of Chinese sign language and sign language linguistics
This comprehensive four-week course from the Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) provides you with basic knowledge of Chinese sign language (CSL), sign language linguistics, as well as Chinese deaf culture and deaf education.
Explore basic Chinese sign language (CSL) linguistics
You’ll firstly learn 150 Chinese sign language signs for limited communication, as well as word categories such as verbs, nouns, conjunctions, and personal pronouns, as well as special structures.
You’ll then decipher how to do Chinese fingerspelling, and will cover the wider linguistics which are present within CSL. You’ll then get an introduction to the varieties within Chinese sign language, and will identify the difference between CSL and signed Chinese.
Develop intercultural and transmodal communication skills
After getting an insight into the history of CSL and deaf education within Shanghai, you’ll then explore elements of deaf culture, including video chatting etiquettes, table manners and leisure activities.
Ultimately, by discovering sign language and deaf culture, you’ll be sure to understand more about the deaf community, and will subsequently be able to embrace and help initiate a more inclusive society.
Learn from linguistics and sign language experts at the Shanghai International Studies University (SISU)
Throughout the duration of the course, you’ll be under the guidance of Dr.Lin Hao, a linguistics associate researcher whose research lies in Chinese sign language linguistics and deaf studies.
You’ll also be learning from Ni Yingjie, a native Chinese sign language speaker from the deaf family, as well as Cai Weiyu, an experienced sign language teacher.
This course is primarily geared towards English-speaking students and researchers who are interested in learning about sign language studies and deaf education.
It will also be useful to any learners who may involve communicating with the deaf people.
Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.
Shanghai International Studies University (SISU)
Shanghai International Studies University (SISU), established in 1949, is one of the earliest institutions where China’s higher education in foreign languages took shape.
SISU is an internationally recognised, prestigious academic institution distinctive for its multidisciplinary, globalised nature, committed to preparing innovative professionals and future torchbearers for a wide range of international expertise to address the critical challenges of our times.
As a globalised and top-notch university in China, SISU has successfully developed a diverse and distinctive mix of disciplines with language and literature as its pillar. The university offers 25 foreign language degree programmes and 13 non-linguistic degree programmes. At present, the University runs 41 master’s degree programs, 14 doctoral programs and 2 postdoctoral stations.
Currently, SISU has a full-time enrolment of over 1,400 postgraduate students, including more than 200 doctoral students.
SISU has now established partnerships with more than 300 universities and institutions from 55 countries and regions. Over the past five years, around 4,000 international students have been enrolled each year in SISU Chinese language programs or other degree schemes.
This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.
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