World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - American Sign Language

WL17.ASL.L3.9

Compare products, practices, and perspectives of Deaf and hearing cultures.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • some events and activities occuring in the Deaf community.
  • some events and activities occuring in the hearing community.
  • some cultural practices in the Deaf community.
  • some cultural practices in the hearing community.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • compare selected activities and events of the Deaf and hearing cultures.
  • compare selected cultural practices in the Deaf and hearing cultures.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • custom and tradition vary within the Deaf culture, as well as between Deaf and hearing cultures.
  • by studying another culture, one can better understand and appreciate their own.
  • there are products specifically designed for Deaf people.
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