Program Overview

Introduction to Irish Sign Language (ISL)

Overview

This ten-week course introduces learners to Irish Sign Language (ISL) and delivers teaching to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Classes are taught by Fourth Year ISL teaching students. The aim is to bring participants up to A1 receptive skills and A1 productive skills, enabling them to engage in a basic conversation with Deaf people. This course also introduces selected parts of Deaf culture.

Date, Time, and Place

Classes will run from 21st January 2025 on Tuesdays between 7pm-8:30pm. Teaching will take place in-person on campus at the Centre for Deaf Studies, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, First Floor, 7-9 South Leinster Street, Dublin 2.

Course Fees

The course fee is €120 full rate. This fee is non-refundable once the course has commenced.

Eligibility

To enroll in the School of Linguistic, Speech, and Communications Sciences evening courses, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Program Structure

• The course is ten weeks long.
• Classes are held once a week, on Tuesdays, from 7pm-8:30pm.
• The course aims to bring participants up to A1 receptive and productive skills in ISL.
• The course introduces selected parts of Deaf culture.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to engage in a basic conversation with Deaf people and will have an understanding of selected parts of Deaf culture.

Additional Information

• The course is taught by Fourth Year ISL teaching students.
• The course fee is non-refundable once the course has commenced.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to enroll.