Portuguese Sign Language

4 ECTS / Modular / English

Intended learning outcomes (knowledge, skills and competences to be developed by the students): 

The general objective of this CU is to create interest in the medical community for the various aspects that involve deafness and the deaf community in Portugal and the world. We will study the neurobiological aspects of the deaf brain, as well as cultural and linguistic aspects.

With regard to the Portuguese Sign Language, students will be required to master basic vocabulary and vocabulary related to the health area. The specific objectives of this CU are:

  • Know the specific aspects related to the various perspectives of deafness;
  • Getting manipulate practical knowledge in order to be able to basic communication in LGP. 

Syllabus:

Module 1

  • Biological and neuropsychological perspectives on Deafness
  • Deaf brain
  • Language and cognition for the Deaf
  • Language Acquisition and Deafness
  • Deafness and literacy
  • Deafness and Cochlear Implants

Module 2

  • Deafness and education
  • Brief history of Deaf education in Portugal
  • Sign Language history
  • Deaf Culture
  • Parental involvement and deafness
  • Cochlear Implant and Deaf education

Module 3

  • Major issues on Phonology and morphology in Portuguese Sign Language
  • Major issues in Portuguese Sign Language Syntax’s

Module 4

  • Practice in Portuguese Sign Language along the course. 

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