SPCZJ01 Czech Sign Language I

Pan-university studies
Autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Ondřej Klofáč (seminar tutor), Bc. Mirka Tylová (deputy)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Petr Peňáz
Support Centre for Students with Special Needs
Contact Person: Bc. Mgr. Alexandr Zvonek, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Support Centre for Students with Special Needs
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SPCZJ01/Skupina_A: Tue 11:00–12:50 107, O. Klofáč
SPCZJ01/Skupina_B: Thu 8:00–9:50 107, O. Klofáč
Prerequisites
The course is for Masaryk University students (all faculties).
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The main goal of the course is the acquisition of the Czech Sign Language basics. The teaching also includes theoretical basics in the field of Czech Sign Language linguistics and in the culture of deaf people.
Learning outcomes
After end the course, the student will: have mastered the basics of Czech Sign Language have acquired some 300 signs use the non-manual component of sign language: facial movements (facial expressions), head movements, and upper body movements manage the basic communication in Czech Sign Language (everyday communication situations of a social nature), be able to ask and answer simple questions have a basic theoretical overview of linguistics of sign language
Syllabus
  • Introduction to the study of sign languages for the subject Czech Sign Language Family and family relationships Colors and shapes Activities Time and time data Housing and transport
Teaching methods
Introduction theoretical lecture and practical exercises.
Assessment methods
Students get credits for 75% attendance, activity in e-learning course and for the final test, or individual interview in Czech Sign Language based on a student’s video in Czech Sign Language. For the final test - video in the Czech Sign Language is played and the role of the students is to choose the correct answer from four options, or to answer the question.
Language of instruction
Czech Sign Language
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Information on course enrolment limitations: Pro otevření seminární skupiny musí být zapsáno minimálně 5 studentů.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
The course is for beginners, there is no need to have any theoretical or practical knowledge in the specialization of sign languages. Schedule information: classes will take place on Tuesday from 11:00 to 12:40 or Thursday from 8:00 do 9:40 in the Teiresias Centre on Komenského nám. 2. (classroom n. KOM107) Classes start on October 6, 2020 and end on January 14, 2021. In the case of online teaching, a webcam connection and activity is required (non-connection is considered as non-participation).
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2011, Spring 2012, Autumn 2012, Spring 2013, Autumn 2013, Spring 2014, Autumn 2014, Spring 2015, Autumn 2015, Spring 2016, Autumn 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, Spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Spring 2019, Autumn 2019, spring 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, spring 2023, Autumn 2023, spring 2024, Autumn 2024, spring 2025.
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