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Author: Catherine Seewald/03 October 2016/Categories: ECML publication, CEFR and ELP, Sign languages, Promoting excellence in sign language instruction, Pro-Sign - Signed languages

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Sign languages and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) – Descriptors and approaches to assessment

This resource establishes European standards for sign languages for professional purposes in line with the Common EuropeanFramework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and provides anoverview of assessment descriptors and approaches.

The website contains definitions of CEFR proficiency levels for sign languages, videos in International sign and links to related projects and activities,an assessment cycle for language proficiency in sign languages, ideas for making good use of the CEFR, as well as a glossary.

Target users: teachers and teacher trainers, curriculum developers in tertiary educational environments, university level educators and international NGOs

Authors: Lorraine Leeson, Tobias Haug, ChristianRathmann, BeppievandenBogaerde

In cooperation with Moscow State Linguistic University

Languages: English, Czech, German and International sign language

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