An Intellectual Look at American Sign Language: Clear Thinking on American Sign Language, English and Deaf Education,9780963781376

An Intellectual Look at American Sign Language: Clear Thinking on American Sign Language, English and Deaf Education

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ISBN13: 9780963781376
ISBN10: 0963781375
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2000-01-01
Publisher(s): Kodiak Media Group
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Summary

An important collection of essays centered around American Sign Language. The contributors who are among the nation's top researchers and educators are recognized for their critical thinking. In addition to ASL, they discuss deaf education, the importance of English and reading and writing skills, Deaf culture, ethical questions, Cochlear Implants, residential schools for the deaf and the future of deaf children.

Table of Contents

Introduction 8(1)
Can English Be Taught to the Deaf Using American Sign Language?
9(42)
Tom Bertling
ASL, English and Educating the Deaf: A Closer Scrutiny
51(18)
Otto Menzel
The English Aspect of Curriculum for the Deaf
69(10)
Edward L. Scouten
Cochlear Implants for Young Children: Ethical Issues
79(20)
Thomas Balkany
Annelle V. Hodges
Kenneth W. Goodman
State Residential Schools for the Deaf: A New Role?
99
Tom Bertling

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