The course «"Practical Course in Spanish Sign Language: a gateway to inclusion"» It is part of the programming of the University Extension Courses of the “Adeje Summer University 2026”, and will be held in the municipality of Adeje on July 6 and 7.

Goals:

– To acquire basic knowledge about Spanish Sign Language (LSE) and its main linguistic characteristics and
communicative.
– Understand and use common expressions and simple structures of LSE to meet immediate communicative needs.
– Develop the ability to introduce oneself and others using Spanish Sign Language.
– Request and provide basic personal information clearly and appropriately in LSE, promoting simple and functional communicative interactions.

This course is aimed at people interested in acquiring basic knowledge of Spanish Sign Language (LSE), with the objective of developing communicative skills that allow them to have simple conversations with deaf people or users of LSE in educational, social and professional contexts, promoting accessible and respectful communication.

Learning LSE (Spanish Sign Language) adds value to academic and professional training, as it is a fully recognized language and a fundamental tool for moving towards a more inclusive society. This course is also particularly relevant for students and administrative and service staff in public and private entities, as it contributes to improving the quality of service, eliminating communication barriers, and reinforcing the commitment to accessibility and equal opportunities.

Academic Director: María del Carmen Rodríguez Jiménez. Full Professor, Department of Didactics and Educational Research, University of La Laguna.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE, COMPETENCE AND RECOGNITION BY ECTS CREDIT

The University of La Laguna, through the Vice-Rectorate for Culture and University Extension, will issue a certificate of attendance to all those who attend at least 80% of the scheduled class hours. Likewise, those who successfully complete the independent student work will receive a certificate of attendance and achievement, which is also recognized as an ECTS credit.

More information and registration here.

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Contact: extuni@ull.es