Course Highlights

Imagine being able to communicate with anyone, regardless of language barriers.
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn a language that will open the doors to a new world: the Italian Sign Language (LIS) workshop offered by SSML Carlo Bo will enable you to acquire the skills necessary to approach the deaf community and their culture. Through a theoretical-practical approach, the course aims to provide a basic knowledge of any issues related to interaction and communication with deaf people, with particular attention to linguistic, social and anthropological aspects.

The skills acquired during the course will be valuable for different work contexts and for being able to make your contribution to promoting inclusion processes by overcoming any communication barriers.

Course Objectives

  • Acquire basic proficiency in the Italian Sign Language (LIS) equal to level A2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
  • Deepen knowledge of the culture and history of deaf communities.
  • Develop visual-gestural communication skills through the use of the body and space (kinesics and proxemics)

Course Details

  • Start date: 12 February 2025.
  • Duration: 48 hours, every Wednesday from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm
  • Location: In-person lectures at the SSML Carlo Bo campus in Bologna.
  • University Educational Credits (CFUs): 6 CFUs.
  • Number of places available: 10.
    • Cost: €450
    • Early bird: €420 (for early registration by 31January 2025).

Why Choose This Course?

  • Inclusion: Help create a more inclusive and accessible world.
  • Quality training: Learn from an expert in the field.
  • Practical relevance: Use the skills you learned to work in multiple settings and everyday life.
  • Limited number of participants: Individual attention given to the single learner is guaranteed.

Course Programme

  1. Introduction to Italian Sign Language (LIS):
    • Language and grammar basics.
    • Visual-gestural approach to communication.
  2. Culture and History of Deaf People:
    • Evolution of the education for deaf people.
    • Social and cultural aspects.
  3. Practical Activities:
    • Simulations and dialogues in LIS.
    • Practical exercises to develop conversational fluency.
  4. Final Evaluation:
    • Practical test of language proficiency in LIS.

How to Enroll

Registration is open as long as places last. To book onto the course:

Fill out the online registration form available on this page
For further information, please write to: sede.bo@ssmlcarlobo.it
Take advantage of the early bird rate by 31 January 2025.

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