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Throughout this semester it was required to learn another language and I had chosen American Sign Language, also known as, ASL. It was incredibly frustrating and rewarding all at the same time. I learned and relearned a lot, not only about the actual language but what it takes and the process of learning another language, and about myself. I did not do anything related to American Sign Language over spring break. That was my biggest mistake, I had forgotten so much, and needed a refresher…

of people who speak Sign Language is between 500,000 and 2,000,000 Americans (Harrington). Regardless of whether the number is half of a million, or two million, there are a plethora of citizens in the United States who use American Sign Language, or ASL, in their everyday lives. These people include the deaf, the hard of hearing, the disabled, victims of mental illness, all of their family members, and so much more. There are a profuse amount of people who rely on American Sign Language as…

over the American Deaf community’s language, American Sign Language, and the new system of visual English, Signed Exact English. American Sign Language (ASL) is a complete, distinct language with its own vocabulary and grammar that developed almost two hundred years ago. Signed Exact English (SEE) is a recently new communication system of English through a combination of ASL signs, modified ASL signs, and unique English signs. American Sign Language is a preferred system of communication over…

the differences between American Sign Language in everyday conversation and American Sign Language literature, specifically comparing the syntax and imagery within the two. As a comparison, oftentimes in English literature, namely poetry, regular syntax and imagery of the English language are changed or emphasized by the author in order to create a certain literary effect. The goal of my research is to determine whether or not this technique is used in American Sign Language literature, and if…

Around 1760, the first public school for the deaf was launched by the Abbé Charles Michel de l’Épée in Paris (Eastman 300).” After this amazing advancement in the history of sign language, progress was very stagnant for about the next 150-200 years. From 1850 to 1990, medicinal and technological studies advanced greatly, especially concerning special education and handicap accessibility. Businesses have installed handicap services that were not available before. Job discrimination laws have been…

twenty-nine year exploration of Sign Language at Gallaudet University in 1955, the Deaf Community’s future as an acknowledged independent community became immeasurably brighter. Through almost three decades of research, observations, learning, and writing, English Professor William Stokoe Ph.D. brought validation to the Deaf Community through by publishing his findings, which not only earned him the title of “Father of American Sign Language” but also legitimized American Sign…

This resembles members of the deaf community in that they rely heavily on sign language to communicate. “90% of the deaf community uses sign language as a means of communication” (Phan, 2013). Furthermore, they are isolated and separated by their deafness if those around them do not learn to sign or if they don’t learn to speak. Those who are deaf are often separated developmentally and academically, depending on when and what kind of early intervention services they receive, how extensive their…

experienced well educated teachers who have been trained in American Sign Language and the deaf community can give barriers which might prevent the program from following through with inclusive experiences for the deaf community. The berries can be lack of materials that can the put up in the classroom for visual aids. I have found some good ones for the classroom for free on teacher pay teacher website. They are labels the show the sign and a picture of what…

Sign language can trace back to 1541, when the Plains Indians developed their own form of sign language to be able to communicate with tribes who spoke different languages (“American sign language,” 2017). Although sign language was used by the Plains Indians, it was not until the 19th century that other places started to develop and acquire sign language. A few places including Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts acquired the language. Martha’s Vineyard sign language (MVSL) become frequently used…

In The Sign of Four, Arthur Conan Doyle writes about non-European cultures with a negative connotation that is discriminatory towards cultures that are not of European decent. These views are dominantly expressed through either the character Sherlock Holmes or the character Jonathan Small. Jonathan Small’s description and treatment of Tonga, his companion, are the perfect example of how non-Europeans are viewed and treated during the time period in which this novel was written. Small also talks…