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The '''Centre for Deaf Studies''' is a department of the [[University of Bristol]], England, in the field of deaf studies, which it defines as the study of the "language, community and culture of Deaf people".<ref name=BSc_leaflet /> Established in 1978, |
The '''Centre for Deaf Studies''' is a department of the [[University of Bristol]], England, in the field of [[deaf studies]], which it defines as the study of the "language, community and culture of Deaf people".<ref name=BSc_leaflet /> Established in 1978, the centre claims to be the first higher educational institute in Europe "to concentrate solely on research and education that aims to benefit the Deaf community".<ref name="Story">[http://www.bris.ac.uk/deaf/english/about/story.html University of Bristol: Centre for Deaf Studies: Story of the Centre] (accessed 12 May 2010)</ref> The centre has been at the forefront of establishing the disciplines of deaf studies and [[Deafhood]]. It uses [[British Sign Language]] (BSL), has a policy of [[Multilingualism|bilingual]] communication in BSL and [[English language|English]], and employs a majority of [[Deaf]] teaching staff.<ref name="Story" /><ref name="About" /> |
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As of 2010, the centre offers taught [[BSc]] and [[MSc]] courses, as well as research degrees at [[MPhil]] and [[PhD]] level. Bristol University announced plans to close the BSc course in May 2010. |
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As of 2010, the centre's director is [[Lorna Allsop]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The centre was founded in 1978. Early research at the centre into the acquisition and usage of BSL was the first funded research into the topic in the UK.<ref name="Story" /><ref name="History">[http://www.bris.ac.uk/deaf/downloads/events01.pdf University of Bristol: Centre for Deaf Studies: CDS History] (accessed 12 May 2010)</ref> In 1980, the centre produced the first coding manual for BSL, followed by the first textbook on the language in 1985.<ref name="History" /> In 1980, the centre ran the first National Conference on Sign Language in the UK, and the following year it hosted the first International Conference on Sign Language to be held in the UK. It also organised the first International Deaf Researchers Workshop in 1985.<ref name="History" /> |
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In 1984, the centre coined the term "[[deaf studies]]", and in 2001, it established the first professorship in the discipline. Also in 2001, it employed a Deaf director, the first time that the head of a European academic centre had been Deaf.<ref name="History" /> In 2003, [[Paddy Ladd]]'s book ''Understanding Deaf Culture: In Search of Deafhood'' popularised the term "[[Deafhood]]", which he had coined as early as 1993.<ref>[http://saveourdeafschools.org/paddy_ladd_1993.pdf Snider B. A Global View. ''Gallaudet Today'' Summer 1993: 28–31] (accessed 12 May 2010)</ref> |
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The centre has also been an innovator in education. In 1981, it offered the first university-level certificate course in BSL for professionals. In 1985, it started a diploma course, social science in deaf studies. This was followed in 1987 by a part-time course in sign language interpretation, which became full time in 1990. In 1992, the centre established the earliest full-time, university-level training programme for Deaf people to be taught in sign language. In 1993, a Diploma of Higher Education was established, the earliest undergraduate course on deaf studies in the UK, and in 1999, the first BSc and MSc in deaf studies followed.<ref name="History" /> |
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==Research== |
==Research== |
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Research at the centre falls mainly into five areas: the language |
Research at the centre falls mainly into five areas: the language, [[linguistics]] and literature of [[sign language]]; acquisition of sign language; community and [[deaf culture|culture]], known as "[[Deafhood]]"; [[cognition]] and [[psychology]]; and the applications of technology, such as [[videophone|videotelephony]] and [[e-learning]].<ref>[http://www.bris.ac.uk/deaf/english/research/ University of Bristol: Centre for Deaf Studies: Research] (accessed 12 May 2010)</ref> |
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==Courses== |
==Courses== |
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As of 2010, Bristol is one of a handful of universities in the UK to offer an undergraduate degree in deaf studies.<ref>[http://www.independent.co.uk/student/career-planning/az-careers/deaf-studies-671539.html Atherton M. Deaf studies. ''Independent'' (1 February 2008)] (accessed 12 May 2010)</ref> The [[modular]] [[BSc]] degree can be studied over three years full time or six years part time; students learn [[British Sign Language|BSL]], and the course has a focus on sign [[linguistics]].<ref name=BSc_leaflet>[http://www.bris.ac.uk/deaf/downloads/bsc03.pdf University of Bristol: Centre for Deaf Studies: BSc in Deaf Studies] (accessed 12 May 2010)</ref> |
As of 2010, [[University of Bristol|Bristol]] is one of a handful of universities in the UK to offer an undergraduate degree in deaf studies.<ref>[http://www.independent.co.uk/student/career-planning/az-careers/deaf-studies-671539.html Atherton M. Deaf studies. ''Independent'' (1 February 2008)] (accessed 12 May 2010)</ref> The [[modular]] [[BSc]] degree can be studied over three years full time or six years part time; students learn [[British Sign Language|BSL]], and the course has a focus on sign [[linguistics]].<ref name=BSc_leaflet>[http://www.bris.ac.uk/deaf/downloads/bsc03.pdf University of Bristol: Centre for Deaf Studies: BSc in Deaf Studies] (accessed 12 May 2010)</ref> In May 2010, the university announced plans to close the undergraduate course as part of a drive to save £15 million.<ref>[http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/news/Protests-uni-plan-cut-deaf-studies/article-2139564-detail/article.html Staff and students turn out in force to protest at Bristol University's plan to cut deaf studies. ''Bristol Evening Post'' (11 May 2010)] (accessed 12 May 2010)</ref> |
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The centre offers several taught postgraduate courses: a certificate and diploma in deaf studies, and two [[MSc]] courses, in deaf studies and deafhood studies.<ref>[http://www.bris.ac.uk/deaf/downloads/policy05.pdf University of Bristol: Centre for Deaf Studies: Language Admissions Policy] (accessed 12 May 2010)</ref><ref>[http://www.bris.ac.uk/deaf/downloads/msc03.pdf University of Bristol: Centre for Deaf Studies: MSc in Deafhood Studies] (accessed 12 May 2010)</ref> There is also an [[MPhil]]/[[PhD]] programme.<ref>[http://www.bris.ac.uk/deaf/english/postgraduate/higher/ University of Bristol: Centre for Deaf Studies: Higher degrees by research MPhil/PhD] (accessed 12 May 2010)</ref> |
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The centre offers |
The centre also offers a range of short courses, including BSL, BSL Interpreting and Deafhood Studies.<ref>[http://www.bris.ac.uk/deaf/english/lifelong/general University of Bristol: Centre for Deaf Studies: Courses for the public] (accessed 12 May 2010)</ref><ref>[http://www.bris.ac.uk/deaf/english/news/2010/68.html University of Bristol: Centre for Deaf Studies: Short courses in British Sign Language Interpreting now available] (accessed 12 May 2010)</ref><ref>[http://www.bris.ac.uk/deaf/english/news/2010/69.html University of Bristol: Centre for Deaf Studies: Short courses in Deafhood Studies now available] (accessed 12 May 2010)</ref> |
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==Staff== |
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The centre also offers a range of short courses. |
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As of 2010, the centre's director is Lorna Allsop. The Harry Crook Professor in Deaf Studies is [[Jim Kyle (academic)|Jim Kyle]], and other researchers include [[Paddy Ladd]].<ref>[http://www.bris.ac.uk/deaf/english/about/staff/ University of Bristol: Centre for Deaf Studies: Staff] (accessed 12 May 2010)</ref> As of 2010, the majority of teaching staff are Deaf.<ref name="About">[http://www.bris.ac.uk/deaf/english/about/ University of Bristol: Centre for Deaf Studies: About the Centre] (accessed 12 May 2010)</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.bris.ac.uk/deaf/english/about/ Centre for Deaf Studies, University of Bristol] |
*[http://www.bris.ac.uk/deaf/english/about/ Centre for Deaf Studies, University of Bristol] |
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Revision as of 14:26, 12 May 2010
The Centre for Deaf Studies is a department of the University of Bristol, England, in the field of deaf studies, which it defines as the study of the "language, community and culture of Deaf people".[1] Established in 1978, the centre claims to be the first higher educational institute in Europe "to concentrate solely on research and education that aims to benefit the Deaf community".[2] The centre has been at the forefront of establishing the disciplines of deaf studies and Deafhood. It uses British Sign Language (BSL), has a policy of bilingual communication in BSL and English, and employs a majority of Deaf teaching staff.[2][3]
As of 2010, the centre offers taught BSc and MSc courses, as well as research degrees at MPhil and PhD level. Bristol University announced plans to close the BSc course in May 2010.
History
The centre was founded in 1978. Early research at the centre into the acquisition and usage of BSL was the first funded research into the topic in the UK.[2][4] In 1980, the centre produced the first coding manual for BSL, followed by the first textbook on the language in 1985.[4] In 1980, the centre ran the first National Conference on Sign Language in the UK, and the following year it hosted the first International Conference on Sign Language to be held in the UK. It also organised the first International Deaf Researchers Workshop in 1985.[4]
In 1984, the centre coined the term "deaf studies", and in 2001, it established the first professorship in the discipline. Also in 2001, it employed a Deaf director, the first time that the head of a European academic centre had been Deaf.[4] In 2003, Paddy Ladd's book Understanding Deaf Culture: In Search of Deafhood popularised the term "Deafhood", which he had coined as early as 1993.[5]
The centre has also been an innovator in education. In 1981, it offered the first university-level certificate course in BSL for professionals. In 1985, it started a diploma course, social science in deaf studies. This was followed in 1987 by a part-time course in sign language interpretation, which became full time in 1990. In 1992, the centre established the earliest full-time, university-level training programme for Deaf people to be taught in sign language. In 1993, a Diploma of Higher Education was established, the earliest undergraduate course on deaf studies in the UK, and in 1999, the first BSc and MSc in deaf studies followed.[4]
Research
Research at the centre falls mainly into five areas: the language, linguistics and literature of sign language; acquisition of sign language; community and culture, known as "Deafhood"; cognition and psychology; and the applications of technology, such as videotelephony and e-learning.[6]
Courses
As of 2010, Bristol is one of a handful of universities in the UK to offer an undergraduate degree in deaf studies.[7] The modular BSc degree can be studied over three years full time or six years part time; students learn BSL, and the course has a focus on sign linguistics.[1] In May 2010, the university announced plans to close the undergraduate course as part of a drive to save £15 million.[8]
The centre offers several taught postgraduate courses: a certificate and diploma in deaf studies, and two MSc courses, in deaf studies and deafhood studies.[9][10] There is also an MPhil/PhD programme.[11]
The centre also offers a range of short courses, including BSL, BSL Interpreting and Deafhood Studies.[12][13][14]
Staff
As of 2010, the centre's director is Lorna Allsop. The Harry Crook Professor in Deaf Studies is Jim Kyle, and other researchers include Paddy Ladd.[15] As of 2010, the majority of teaching staff are Deaf.[3]
References
- ^ a b University of Bristol: Centre for Deaf Studies: BSc in Deaf Studies (accessed 12 May 2010)
- ^ a b c University of Bristol: Centre for Deaf Studies: Story of the Centre (accessed 12 May 2010)
- ^ a b University of Bristol: Centre for Deaf Studies: About the Centre (accessed 12 May 2010)
- ^ a b c d e University of Bristol: Centre for Deaf Studies: CDS History (accessed 12 May 2010)
- ^ Snider B. A Global View. Gallaudet Today Summer 1993: 28–31 (accessed 12 May 2010)
- ^ University of Bristol: Centre for Deaf Studies: Research (accessed 12 May 2010)
- ^ Atherton M. Deaf studies. Independent (1 February 2008) (accessed 12 May 2010)
- ^ Staff and students turn out in force to protest at Bristol University's plan to cut deaf studies. Bristol Evening Post (11 May 2010) (accessed 12 May 2010)
- ^ University of Bristol: Centre for Deaf Studies: Language Admissions Policy (accessed 12 May 2010)
- ^ University of Bristol: Centre for Deaf Studies: MSc in Deafhood Studies (accessed 12 May 2010)
- ^ University of Bristol: Centre for Deaf Studies: Higher degrees by research MPhil/PhD (accessed 12 May 2010)
- ^ University of Bristol: Centre for Deaf Studies: Courses for the public (accessed 12 May 2010)
- ^ University of Bristol: Centre for Deaf Studies: Short courses in British Sign Language Interpreting now available (accessed 12 May 2010)
- ^ University of Bristol: Centre for Deaf Studies: Short courses in Deafhood Studies now available (accessed 12 May 2010)
- ^ University of Bristol: Centre for Deaf Studies: Staff (accessed 12 May 2010)