If its different then can deaf people learn foreign sign language? How do they? This isn't a p*ss take question..
2006-11-21 07:12:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Sign language is different in different countries. Yes, people learn foreign sign language. I had a Deaf ASL (American Sign Language) teacher who went to a seminar and had to learn Japansese sign language. She said it was really hard and she got scolded for using ASL in that class (just like we would get scolded if we talked in her class). She also traveled around Europe and met Deaf people in different countries and learned a little different signs (like she learned the different signs for "bathroom"). The alphabet isn't even the same in certain sign languages.
Gallaudet University has a foreign language department, but it says "Although the department does not offer
formal instruction in foreign sign, it does introduce students
to selected elements of foreign sign language."
2006-11-21 14:35:54 · answer #1 · answered by seasonsoflove 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, nearly every country has its own sign language, and they are independant of the spoken languages within that country. They are all so different that the deaf people I know don't understand the sign languages from other countries. Some use a one-hand spelling system, others write the letters, others use both hands and form the shape of the letters, etc. It's fascinating to watch.
2006-11-21 07:32:14 · answer #2 · answered by Someone who cares 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes its different from country to country although some signs are the same in different countries and yes deaf people can learn foreign signing. From reading or just signing with foreigners
2006-11-21 07:16:29 · answer #3 · answered by mintycakeyfroggy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are different versions of sign but it is a universal language. It can be a little different but not specified to certain languages. It basicly is all the same. It is pretty easy to learn they have videos and books oh and computer software too. Good luck
2016-05-22 08:35:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am an Employment Consultant for the deaf and all over the world there is different sign language. Here is Australia it is called Auslan, but it is slightly different in other states of Australia.
2006-11-21 07:16:38 · answer #5 · answered by Hanky 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes they are American sign language and British sign language are different but there are universal signs also and yes just like hearing people deaf people can learn other language they are not stupid
2006-11-21 07:16:07 · answer #6 · answered by julie t 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is different in other countries. It is also different 'dialect' depending on which region you come from in the UK. It's learnt the same as any other language. I sign using BSL (British Sign Language) but was still able to communicate with a German man who used German sign language as he knew a little BSL. Everyone ought to learn sign language. :-)
2006-11-21 07:28:23 · answer #7 · answered by Hope 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that's why it is called, British Sign Language etc
2006-11-21 07:16:50 · answer #8 · answered by Raymo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes its completely different even in the United States there are different dialects
2006-11-21 07:14:43 · answer #9 · answered by Wilhelm 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋