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

WL17.ASL.L4.4

Explain perspectives through practices of the Deaf culture.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • how greeting, leaving, and exchanging information show different types of relationships, e.g., family, friends, or professional.
  • appropriate cultural behaviors for communicating in different environments.
  • the social norms of the Deaf community so they can participate in activities.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • greet, leave and exchange information using various types of activities related to the appropriate relationship.
  • address other appropriately.
  • interact in various environments using appropriate communication and social skills.
  • identify, explain, and use social norms of the Deaf community to participate in activities appropriately.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • the Deaf community is also part of the American community.
  • Therefore, they function in both the American culture and the Deaf culture.
  • the basis of Deaf culture lies in its visual orientation.
  • An ability to communicate in another language fosters a better understanding of my own language and culture.
  • recognizing the different practices in the Deaf community can lead to a better understanding of their viewpoints.
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