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I'm not sure I understand. Do you think literacy is solely a form of social power?

Absolutely. That is amazing and I'll definitely save it. I didn't say written word was void of emotion, just that emotions seem to be more readily available when you're looking right at someones face and they are speaking through gesture. It seems more universally understandable, whereas written...

Thank you! I actually met someone who gave me a lot of useful information. I think I prefer conversating in ASL rather than online, but I'm pretty newto sign language.

Sorry I'm not trying to be annoying. I am genuinely interested in understanding, and also happen to be in need of assistance with a last minute assignment.

One of my ASL instructors once said that hearing people are "deaf" from the neck down. What did she mean by that?

That's exactly what my friends and I said. But my English teacher gave us such a broad definition of literacy to explore, that I was immediately drawn into conversation about how deaf people think of literacy. Visual literacy does include interpretation of body language, gesture and symbol.I...

Is it just generally annoying to ask deaf people for interviews? because I have been ignored for a week now. frustrated and still in need of help.

My teacher defines literacy as "making and participating in meaning". What does it mean to you?

Straight A's I'm in my first quarter at Cal Poly Pomona and tomorrow is my last day and all I want is straight A's. Also I really need to interview somebody about literacy for one of my classes, preferably someone who is deaf. I would love to talk to someone who can help.

I haven't received any responses to my last post and I really need to interview someone who is fully deaf to answer some specific questions I have. My questions pertain to reading and writing for DHH children. People who have taught before would also be very helpful! Thank You! Cort

Hey everyone! My name's Cortney. I am currently writing a research paper on deaf literacy. My goal is to gain a better understanding of how deaf people learn to read and write and propose improved methods of teaching reading and writing for hearing parents with DHH children. I need to interview...