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- The only three-year teacher education degree. All other conjoints have ended, with the PG path now the approach being followed.
Entry requirements
- Before enrolment, a candidate for the CertDeafStud (Teaching NZSL) shall CertEnglProf shall have been accepted by the Head of the School ofof Linguistics and Applied Language Studies as Director, English Language Institute, as a person who is likely to benefit from the course of study. Applicants will normally be fluent users of New Zealand Sign Languagestudy as preparation for further academic study in a tertiary institution.
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Diploma requirements
- Total of 60 points required (typically one year part time study).
- Complete six courses:
- DEAF 801
- DEAF 802
- DEAF 803
- DEAF 804
- DEAF 805
- DEAF 806
Supplementary information
- Standard ones on Degree and major requirements for UG degrees
The Certificate in Deaf Studies: Teaching New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) is designed for fluent New Zealand signers, usually members of the Deaf community, who wish to train as sign language teachers. Classes are taught in NZSL, and learning materials are designed for Deaf learners. Watch a short video about this course in NZSL.
Students learn about the Deaf community and culture, the grammar of NZSL, and methods for teaching sign language. Learning activities in the course include lectures, discussion, practical tasks and assessments - mainly in NZSL.
Tool tips
- Standard ones on Degree and major requirements for UG degrees
Thoughts and questions
- Is this one year part-time?