LLSGN101

Level 1 Sign Language

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to build your communication skills in New Zealand Sign Language, both productive and receptive. We will have a strong focus on interacting with others about everyday topics using NZSL. You will deepen your understanding of Deaf culture and how it compares with your own day to day life.

Topics will include family and friends, te Ao Maori, our place in the world, and New Zealand Sign Language week.

Recommended Prior Learning

To be successful in this course it is recommended students have taken the Let’s Explore Sign Language (the full year sign language course). Students who have a connection to the Deaf community / Deaf world and some proficiency in sign language may also be accepted.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)

Students are required to have a 1B8 exercise book, a clearfile, pens, pencils, scissors and glue.

Assessment Information

There are three standards offered in the course (although there may be an ‘optional’ standard available). These standards show students’ ability to communicate, interact and understand NZSL.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92355 v2
NZQA Info

New Zealand Sign Language 1.1 - Interact in New Zealand Sign Language to share and respond to information, ideas, and opinions


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92356 v2
NZQA Info

New Zealand Sign Language 1.2 - Communicate in New Zealand Sign Language in relation to a cultural context


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92357 v2
NZQA Info

New Zealand Sign Language 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of New Zealand Sign Language related to everyday contexts


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0