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February 26, 2009
DEF SCHOLARSHIPS 2009
The following information was downloaded from the mailing list of "Disability and Development" with a cooperation of the publisher, Mr. Soya Mori.
International Centre for Sign Languages and Deaf Studies, Preston, UK
Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, India
Deaf Empowerment Foundation, The Netherlands
1. THE COURSE
Applied Sign Language Studies brings together the study of sign language and deaf communities with areas of study in applied linguistics, such as first and second language acquisition, bilingualism, language planning and policy, and language pedagogy. Graduates may become sign language teachers, professionals in the field of language supportfor deaf people, teaching assistants in deaf education, and interpreter trainers.
The course is designed specifically to be accessible for deaf students and is taught through sign language. Learning by doing is included in work placements, lab work, and experiential modules. Deaf students without standard secondary school qualifications can take a one-year preparatory course (Foundation Entry) and continue with the BA course afterwards.
The BA in Applied Sign Language Studies is a joint international initiative. The course was developed at the International Centre for Sign Languages and Deaf Studies in the UK and will be taught at the Indira Gandhi National Open University in New Delhi, India. The beginning of the programme in 2009 is subject to validation.
2. THE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Deaf Empowerment Foundation is providing scholarships for deaf students in the preparatory Foundation Entry course in the 2009/2010 academic year. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FOR TUITION FEES ONLY AND DO NOT COVER TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION OR LIVING EXPENSES.
Scholarships for Indian students These cover one year of tuition fees at Rs. 10,000 and are available to Indian nationals. Students from other developing countries may also be eligible and should confirm their status when applying.
Scholarships for international students These cover one year of tuition fees at GBP 1,500 and are available to non-Indian students. This includes all students from industrialised countries and certain categories of students from developing countries other than India. The latter should confirm their status when applying.
The Foundation Entry course programme focuses on English literacy and other academic skills in these modules (HE means Higher Education, i.e. BA level and beyond):
English for deaf learners in HE
English reading skills for deaf learners
Text composition skills for deaf learners
Study skills and Personal Development Planning
Information Technology and Numeracy in HE
Applicants should check that are likely to meet admissions criteria for the Foundation Entry course, which include (for full details see the application pack):
- Sufficient sign language skills (determined through certified learning or interview)
- Sufficient English literacy skills (determined through certified learning or admission assessment)
3. CONTACT
For further information is available at http://www.uclan.ac.uk/ahss/research/islands/index.php or
http://www.def-intl.org/
THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 29 MAY 2009.
Posted by jicafriends at February 26, 2009 03:27 PM