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Study Course Description

Sign Language

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
REK_041
Branch of Science
Languages and Literature
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts

Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291

About Study Course

Objective

To learn sign language basics for practical use.

Preliminary Knowledge

Not necessary.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Students acquire the basic knowledge and expertise for the development of sign language, structure.

Skills

1.Will be able to use sign language at elementary level to work with patients with hearing impairment (non-speaking patients).

Competences

1.Will be able to practically apply the acquired knowledge and skills of hearing impaired children's speech and language disorders in the assessment, correction work and communication.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Individual work – including preparation, presentation preparation, independent work with literature, sign language dictionaries on given topics.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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1. Active and fruitful participation in lectures and practical classes; 2. Independent, practical presentation of a child with a hearing impairment. 3. Test at the end of the course.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

The historical aspect of sign language.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Deaf sign language as a communication system.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Gestures (hand sign) form and contents description.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Latvian language dactyl character alphabetical. Sign language as a communication tool with children with hearing impairment.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Sign language acquisition: 1. Daily phrases; 2. daily activities; 3. events; 4. emotions.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Sign language acquisition: days of the week, seasons, holidays.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Sign language acquisition: birds, animals. Sign language acquisition: home, apartment, school, shop.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Sign language acquisition: colours, numbers, mathematical operations.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Latviešu zīmju valodas vārdnīca. – Rīga: Latvijas Nedzirdīgo savienība, 1997.

2.

Nedzirdīgo runas žestu vārdnīca. – Rīga: Latvijas Valsts izdevniecība, 1962.

3.

Brīvais laiks [elektroniskais resurss] : latviešu zīmju valodas video vārdnīca. 1. daļa. - [Rīga]: LNS Zīmju valodas centrs, 2002

4.

Cilvēks [elektroniskais resurss]: latviešu zīmju valodas video vārdnīca / darba grupa: Lilita Janševska ... [u.c.]. - Rīga: LNS Zīmju valodas centrs, 2004.

5.

Daba [elektroniskais resurss]: latviešu zīmju valodas video vārdnīca / darba grupa: Lilita Janševska ... [u.c.]. - Rīga: LNS Zīmju valodas centrs, 2004. šifrs:

6.

Ikdiena [elektroniskais resurss]: latviešu zīmju valodas video vārdnīca / darba grupa: Lilita Janševska ... [u.c.]. - Rīga: LNS Zīmju valodas centrs, 2004.

7.

Latviešu zīmju valodas video vārdnīca [elektroniskais resurss] : [3 daļas] / darba grupa: Lilita Janševska ... [u.c.]. - Rīga: LNS Zīmju valodas centrs, 2004.

8.

„Latviešu nedzirdīgo zīmju valodas gramatikas pamati” D. Bethere, izdota 2004.gadā EK Phare programmas „Pilsoniskas sabiedrības attīstība Latvijā 2002-2003” atbalstam projektam “Zīmju valoda – kā viena no saziņas iespējām" ietvaros.

9.

Pilsēta. Lauki [elektroniskais resurss]: latviešu zīmju valodas video vārdnīca / darba grupa: Lilita Janševska ... [u.c.]. - Rīga : LNS Zīmju valodas centrs, 2004.

10.

Skola [elektroniskais resurss]: latviešu zīmju valodas video vārdnīca / darba grupa: Lilita Janševska ... [u.c.]. - Rīga: LNS Zīmju valodas centrs, 2004

11.

Veselība [elektroniskais resurss]: latviešu zīmju valodas video vārdnīca / darba grupa: Lilita Janševska ... [u.c.]. - Rīga: LNS Zīmju valodas centrs, 2004.

Additional Reading

2.

И.В.Королева Кохлеарная имплантация глухих детей и взрослых. KAPO, 2009.

3.

Plinta Ē. „Runas veidošana bērniem ar dzirdes traucējumiem”, „Mācību apg.”, 1998.

4.

Tavartkiladze G. A., Šmatko N. D. Dzirdes traucējumu diagnosticēšana bērniem, Rēzekne, Rēzeknes augstskola, 2008.

Other Information Sources

1.

www.lns.lv