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What it's all about

I would like to organise an introductory level course in British Sign Language at the University of Bath.

For the past few years I've been involved with the Disabled Students group at Bath, which exists to promote disability awareness and inclusion, and every year at least a dozen people have asked me where they can learn BSL. I haven't managed to find any courses in the area that are easy to get to on a bus, cheap enough, and at a convenient time for students, so I would like to get a tutor out to the university to run a course that wouldn't clash with exams or the summer break. Over 30 people have already signed up to say they're interested in taking the course, and I think this would be a great way to increase awareness of Deaf issues and disability rights in general, as well as giving students the opportunity to learn a new language and get a qualification in it.

The course would be 6 weeks of 2 hour sessions during the spring term, for a class of 20-30 people depending on interest and how many people our tutor is happy to teach at once.

What's needed to make it a reality

12 hours teaching time @ £30 per hour: £360
One off fee to register the course with the Centre for Advancing Communication between Deaf and hearing People: £20
Charge for assessment in BSL level 1: £10 per person, for 20-30 people

Total: £580-680