Non-oral Communication Means II

Expository, demonstrative and active teaching, in groups.

Videos will be analyzed and discussed on the different themes addressed in the UC and articles and texts related to the Deaf (real testimonies) will be explored. The analysis of documents (articles, testimonies, among others) aims to provide the student with a more holistic and diversified view of the Deaf’s position in society and their needs.

Participation in practical activities and group discussions held in class will be valued, as well as group work.

– Know aspects related to the socialization of the Deaf in Portugal and in the World: from school life to professional life.

– To acquire knowledge about deafness and Portuguese Sign Language.

– To acquire skills to deal effectively with the Deaf population.

– Presentation of the curricular unit and definition of evaluation dates and methodologies – 1h

 

– History of the Deaf in Portugal and in the World; 4h

 

– Fundamental aspects of the characterization of the deaf person; 5h

 

– Aspects on the socialization of the deaf: school life to adulthood; 3h

 

– Origin of Portuguese Sign Language and other visual languages; 4h

 

– Basic aspects of Portuguese Sign Language; 5h

 

– The Deaf person and Portuguese Sign Language; 3h

 

– The Deaf person and the Portuguese language; 3h

 

– Portuguese Language/Portuguese Sign Language/Portuguese Sign Language; 3h

 

– Strategies to facilitate communication with the deaf; 3h

 

– The Cochlear Implant and the deaf construct ; 3h

– Testimonies from personalities about the program content; 3h

 

– Group work presentation – 3h

 

– Written assessment – 2h