Dutch Sign Language course level 2

We will further elaborate on the topics that we discussed during Dutch Sign Language Level 1. We will also cover more grammatical aspects. How are sentences in NGT constructed and why? You will also learn how facial expressions can determine the meaning of whole sentences.

Other topics covered in this course include:

• Eating and drinking.
• Feelings.
• Activities.
• Counting to 100.
• Work and professions.
• Months of the year and holidays.

In the NGT level 2 course, you will work towards a basic level of Dutch Sign Language. The course is suitable for students who have completed our Dutch Sign Language level 1 course.

After completing the course you:

• can describe your profession or studies.
• can tell what you like to do in your spare time.
• know how sentences are constructed in NGT.
• know more about the deaf and hard of hearing community in the Netherlands.
• can tell a short story about your holiday.
• can express nuances in feelings through facial expression and posture.

• The language used during the meetings is Dutch Sign Language. Portraying is also allowed if people do not know how to gesture. If there are times when it is difficult to gesture or represent, then drawing or written Dutch is also a possibility to ask something or make something clear. This is done in order to break through the visual communication as little as possible.
• The course materials are from the Dutch Sign Language Centre and are included in the course.
• You will receive a certificate of participation if you have participated in 8 out of the 9 meetings.
• Do you work at Utrecht University or are you registered at this university as an (exchange) student? Then you will receive a 15% discount on this course! Register with your UU e-mail address and the discount will be processed automatically.

• The Dutch Sign Language level 2 course consists of 9 sessions of 1,5 hours.
• To ensure that you learn as much as possible from the meetings, we expect you to spend approximately 3 to 4 hours per week on self-study. Of course, you will receive lesson material and assignments for this, which will be discussed during the meetings.

• The material used in the lessons mainly comes from the Dutch Sign Language Centre from the NGT- AB1 course. This method also has a digital learning environment, in which you can watch homework videos and learn sign language vocabulary, for example.
• The teacher will also add his own exercises and assignments to the lessons, for which you do not need to purchase material. This will be provided to you during class.
• The lessons will be visually supported by means of pictures and video material.