Sunday, May 2, 2010
Being Deaf
Can language be used and comprehended in the same way by deaf people as it is by hearing people? Do they understand all the tools in which we use to comminicate everyday as tools that they can use as well. I understand that their sences change because some have to be stronger then the others, but when it comes to language is there a way for them to uderstand its meaning in the same ways as we have for our entire lives? Some things will have to be different of course but can it (language) in the end be understood in its fullest the same way as we the hearing population of the world use and see it? I find this to be a rather fascinating question and what the answer may be is quite interesting to me. I would hope that even though they can't hear that no one would be deprived of being able to hear as well as being able to understand the language they can speak to its fullest.
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Bobby,
ReplyDeleteIf one had been deaf since birth (or a very young age), they would not have the same understanding of language as someone that can hear. However, they do understand basic communication techniques such as sarcasm and emphasis even though they can't hear them. They are able to both recognize and express the nuances in language by observing and using nonverbals, as well as placing different types of emphasis through sign language. So, while their understanding is not (and cannot be) the same, it is equally as rich as someone that can hear.
You needed refer to your readings in your posts.
Jacob