Chinese Sign Language and Culture
Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) created the beginner-friendly online course Chinese Sign Language and Culture, which is available through FutureLearn. The course explores the history, culture, identity, and day-to-day activities of China’s Deaf people while introducing students to Chinese Sign Language (CSL). In addition to gaining knowledge of Deaf culture, inclusion, and cross-cultural communication, students acquire fundamental CSL vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills.
- Provider: Shanghai International Studies University (SISU)
- Platform: FutureLearn
- Level: Beginner
- Duration: 5 weeks (approximately 2 hours per week)
- Certificate: Available (paid upgrade required)
- Learning Format: Self-paced online learning
- Course Link: Chinese Sign Language and Culture (FutureLearn)
Language aficionados, educators, interpreters, activists for accessibility, and anybody else interested in learning about sign languages and Deaf culture will find this course to be perfect.