Introduction to Spanish Sign Language (LSE)

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Introduction to Spanish Sign Language (LSE)

Overview

This micro-credential introduces the fundamentals of Spanish Sign Language (LSE), covering its structure and basic characteristics. Students will learn vocabulary and common expressions, developing the ability to communicate using simple phrases and to exchange personal information in everyday situations.

Goals
  • Acquire knowledge about Spanish Sign Language (LSE) and its particularities.
  • Being able to understand common expressions.
  • Being able to express simple sentences in LSE.
  • Learn how to introduce yourself, introduce other people, and request or provide basic personal information.

Access requirements

Students must be between 25 and 64 years old on the date the training begins.

A university degree will not be required to access this micro-credential.

Academic program

Contents

Module 1. Fundamentals of Spanish Sign Language (2 hours)

  • Definition and characteristics of LSE.
  • Visual-gestural nature and spatial structure.
  • Basic linguistic elements: manual configuration, movement, orientation, point of articulation, and facial expression.
  • Myths and misconceptions about LSE.
  • Deaf community and its sociocultural dimension.
  • Strategies and best practices for effective communication with deaf people.

Module 2. Practical application of LSE (18 hours)

  • Fingerspelling alphabet.
  • Basic vocabulary:
    • Frequent verbs.
    • Family and personal relationships.
    • Temporalization (present, past and future).
    • Days of the week, months of the year, and seasons.
    • The time.
    • Colors, adjectives, and commonly used actions.
  • Sentence structure in LSE:
    • Basic syntactic order.
    • Use of space.
    • Non-manual markers.
  • Sentence and dialogue formation:
    • Construction of simple sentences.
    • Personal introductions.
    • Basic conversations in different communicative contexts.

Methodology and activities

The training activities to be carried out during the delivery of the micro-credential will be:

  • Theoretical classes: expository, explanatory or demonstration sessions of the contents and knowledge.
  • Practical classes: sessions of practical application of the content developed in the theoretical classes, through the resolution of exercises, problems or theoretical-practical scenarios.
  • Seminars, workshops, or other complementary activities (discussion forums, simulations, etc.): monographic sessions that encourage student participation. These are supervised by the course instructors.
  • Work: preparation of a study, essay, work… proposed in the subject, either individually or in a group following established guidelines.
  • Independent work: independent and self-regulated activity of the student based on the documentation and guidelines proposed in the subject
  • Presentations, debates and defenses of works and projects: activity through which students present works, exercises, projects… based on established criteria, demonstrating sufficiency and maturity in the acquisition of the planned competencies.
  • Tutoring (individual, group…): activity in which the teaching staff attends to, facilitates and guides one or more students in the training process.
  • Assessment: continuous assessment tests and final exams. Tests may be in person or online, and may be written, oral, or consist of practical exercises.

Regarding the way to organize the teaching to achieve the objectives set out in the micro-credential, the organizational modality summarized below will be followed:

  • Lectures/expository method: presentation or explanation by the teaching staff.
  • Practical classes: activities supervised by the teaching staff in the classroom, laboratories, clinics.
  • Seminars: completing exercises, solving problems or practical cases, others.
  • Individual work: individual preparation of assignments/projects/reports, portfolio…
  • Group work: group preparation of assignments, projects/reports…
  • Personal study: preparation for tests, exams, etc.
  • Assessment: written tests, oral tests, practical tests…
  • Tutoring: instruction period in which teachers and students interact with the aim of reviewing and discussing materials and topics presented in class.
  • Exhibitions, debates and presentation of works and projects: activities supervised by the teaching staff.
  • Active methodologies: cooperative learning, project-based learning, flipped classroom, service learning, game-based learning, case studies, problem solving… These are aimed at making learning a participatory process and are based on student agency.

Evaluation criteria

The microcredential will have an evaluation system (ES) based on the following assessment tests:

  • Objective tests (true/false, multiple choice, test-type, fill-in-the-blank, ordering, etc.): These are measurement instruments that allow for the evaluation of knowledge, skills, performance, aptitudes, etc. The answers are closed-ended, thus promoting objectivity during the scoring process.
  • Case studies, exercises and problems: tests in which students must solve, in a reasoned manner, within a certain time, and according to the established criteria, the cases, exercises or problems posed by the teaching staff, with the aim of applying the knowledge acquired.
  • Attendance, participation or attitude in teaching activities, seminars, tutorials, etc.: monitoring student attendance and participation in teaching activities, carrying out activities during teaching sessions.

General information

Credits: 2 ECTS

Duration: 04/05/2026 – 25/05/2026

Teaching modality: Blended learning

Location: Room B1.105. Module B. Central Building. Faculty of Education of the ULL

Registration fee: €43.50

Valued at: €145

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The cost of tuition for this Microcredential will be subsidized by the 'Plan for the development of university microcredentials', investment 6 of component 21 of the Addendum to the 'Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan', financed by the European Union – Next Generation EU, year 2025.

Flexibility

Short courses available in various formats (in-person, online, or hybrid). Ideal for learning without interrupting your professional life.

Employability

Content created and delivered by professionals and experts in the field, designed for immediate application.

Certification

Endorsed by the University of La Laguna. You will receive an official ECTS certificate, valid in the European Higher Education Area.

Teaching staff

María del Carmen Rodríguez Jiménez

Natasha Luzardo Mesa

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