Diploma Programme in English Literacy and IT Application for the Deaf

Objectives

The objectives of this Porgramme are:

  1. To serve as a preparatory course for providing basic language and computer skills for young and talented deaf adults.
  2. To raise educational opportunities for young and talented deaf adults.

Programme Structure

The Programme is a full-time five month prorgramme, consisting of five modules.

The five modules and their outlines are listed as follows:

  • Module 1 – Basic Computer Skills
    • This course aims at providing concepts of the architecture and operation of elements of a computer, as well as providing basic computer skills to students. These skills include familiarizing graphical user interface, basic word processing, Internet skills, file management, basic competence in using a spreadsheet, integrating IT applications, and efficient use of internet communication tools.
  • Module 2 – Basic Desktop Publishing Skills
    • This course aims at introducing basic concepts and skills required for producing textual materials, still images and motion pictures using computer software like MS word, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere. The students will learn how to design and produce language teaching and learning materials apart from acquiring essential skills in operating the software.
  • Module 3 – Hong Kong Sign Language II
    • This course adopts an interactive approach, where learners are systematically guided to acquire HKSL vocabulary and a set of simple sentence structures for effective communication. Themes covered are people’s appearances and clothing, social gatherings, sports and travels. It also introduces basic grammar topic of HKSL including: Adjectives, Negation, Modals, Temporal Adverbials.
  • Module 4 – English Literacy Skills
    • This course is designed for students with relatively little knowledge of English. Topics include: the English writing system, sentence types and parts of speech. Apart from language exercises, the course stresses on reading as a means of acquiring and familiarizing with the English sentence patterns.
  • Module 5 – Expanding Vocabulary
    • This course is designed for students with relatively little knowledge of English. The course stresses on reading as a means of acquiring English vocabulary for elementary learners. Apart from reading, web-based interactive learning tools will be used to expand the student’s vocabulary size in a systematic and organized way.