The course content addresses the following topics:
- Introduction to SASL
- Home, family, and South Africa
- Weather and transportation
- Using numbers
- Holding a basic conversation in SASL
Success
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Basic Conversational South African Sign Language (SASL) (Online: WITS DigitalCampus) - Sep Intake
Applications for this course are now closed
Short Course Coordinator:
Nozi Letswalo
Nozi Letswalo
Certification:
Certificate of Competence
Certificate of Competence
Course dates
TBC -
Applications close
18 September 2026
Overview
Gain practical communication skills and cultural insight with this basic SASL course, designed for anyone who wants to learn how to engage with Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Through a flexible, self-paced structure, you'll explore core SASL vocabulary, sentence patterns, and conversational strategies while building an understanding of Deaf Culture in South Africa. Topics include home and family, numbers, transportation, and daily conversation. With quizzes, discussion forums, and a final exam, you'll put your skills into practice. This course is perfect for teachers, healthcare workers, and anyone working in inclusive environments. 30 CPD points will be awarded by Hi Hopes upon successful completion of the course. A quality-assured certificate from the University of the Witwatersrand is issued on successful completion.
Duration
7 Weeks
Format
3-4 hours per week x 6 weeks, with exam
Pricing
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