Program Overview

Degree in Spanish Sign Language and Deaf Community

The Degree in Spanish Sign Language and Deaf Community is a four-year program that aims to train professionals in interpretation and translation in Spanish sign language. The program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the deaf and deafblind community, its culture, and its specific needs.

Objectives

The general objective of the program is to train professionals who can interpret and translate Spanish sign language, providing precise information about the environment to contextualize messages. The specific objectives include:

• Demonstrating communicative competence and flexibility in sign language
• Demonstrating high levels of competence and flexibility in the reception and production of oral and written language
• Interpreting effectively, both simultaneously and consecutively
• Applying knowledge of academic literature related to Deaf Studies
• Applying decision-making techniques in a professional manner
• Working effectively and efficiently with members of specific populations
• Achieving a minimum level of competence relevant to interpreting in a specialized domain
• Advocating employment conditions that safeguard the rights and well-being of users and interpreters

Learning Outcomes

The program is designed to help students acquire knowledge, skills, and competencies in the following areas:

Knowledge

• Understand the different concepts linked to the deaf community and culture
• Identify the dimensions that constitute sustainability and recognize the social, economic, and environmental impact
• Construct an effective discourse in the writing and presentation of academic and professional texts
• Know specific grammatical, lexical, sociocultural, and pragmatic elements for level B2.2 (II) expressive and a C1 receptive level of LSE
• Understand the historical evolution of sign language, the deaf community, and their education

Skills

• Analyze the implications that culture and society have on the development of deaf people
• Design actions for sustainable development
• Plan dialogic interventions based on argumentation and persuasive intent
• Produce clear and detailed signed texts on simple topics
• Analyze the most appropriate translation and interpretation techniques and strategies

Competences

• Develop a critical vision on the role of society and culture and an active commitment to social, economic, and environmental sustainability
• Communicate effectively in routine situations, both personal and professional
• Consider aspects related to the historical evolution of Spanish sign language interpretation and the sighted guide technique
• Take into account the grammatical principles of Spanish and LSE

Minimum Stay Requirements

The permanence of students in the degree studies will be a maximum of eight years for full-time students. Part-time students may request an extension of up to two more years.

Access and Registration

Access to the official teachings of the degree will require possession of the bachelor's degree or equivalent and passing the test referred to in article 42 of the Organic Law 6/2001, of Universities.

Validation with FP Qualifications

The program allows for validation with certain professional training degrees, such as the Superior Technician in Sign Language Interpretation.

External Internships

The External Practices subject is a curricular subject that aims to promote comprehensive training of the student through the practical application of the knowledge acquired during the degree.

Academic Recognition of Credits

The program follows the regulations for academic recognition of credits in undergraduate studies.

Mobility Programs

The university participates in the Erasmus program, which allows students to study one or several semesters at a European university with which the university has agreements.

Student Support Programs

The university offers various orientation programs for future students, academic tutorials, and a mentoring program.

Quality Guarantee

The program is subject to the internal quality assurance system of the university, which includes the analysis of indicators, improvement actions, and the renewal of accreditation.

Tracking

The program is tracked through ordinary and special monitoring reports, which provide quantitative information on the results obtained in the follow-up of the degree.