Fantasy TV in the service of science: An open letter to HBO about “Dothraki” Editor’s note: Joshua Hartshorne is a graduate student at Harvard University’s Psychology Department interested in human behavior and language. He wrote the open letter below because HBO is currently creating a new fantasy language, called “Dothraki,” for an upcoming television adaptation […]
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Concerns about ASL Teachers
Not enough Deaf ASL Teachers. Need more Deaf people to take ASL field to teach..
What do you know about carpal tunnel and Sign language?
I have been told that I may want to reconsider studying sign language as my career path because many interpreters develop carpal tunnel! Is this true?? Is there anything I could do to prevent it? Exercises? Any preventative actions? Thank you, any help would be great : ) .
Could I learn sign language by myself if I read allot of books about it?
I know it would be hard to learn a speaking lanuage my yourself but sign language would be much easier i think. .
How do you feel about teaching hearing children American Sign Language?
My daughter has Cerebral Palsey and we have been teaching her ASL. It has really helped her communicate and it helps with language aqusition for all children. We use a program called Signing Time that makes learning ASL fun. I have found that most Deaf people are glad that hearing people are making an effort […]
What’s the best method to learn ASL (American Sign Language) in about two years?
I’d like links to useful guides, online resources, books, etc. Also I’d like to hear some people speaking from experience if possible. I’m going for public service and I know Chinese, am hoping to learn Spanish (I have a base, I took 3 years in highs school so I’m not worried), and would love to […]
About Us
About Us The Asian superpower has moved into a region the US once considered its backyard and discreetly established itself as a major economic player. Read more on Guardian Unlimited .
Where can a 16 year old learn more about ASL?
I’ve started learning ASL through a summer program and I love it. Unfortunately, it ends on Friday and afterwords I don’t know where to go to learn. My mom won’t let me drop French for ASL, and my other classes are needed for my career. Where can I learn more ASL outside of my high […]
Julie Burkhart: What you can do about the Nebraska abortion ban that just passed
Julie Burkhart: What you can do about the Nebraska abortion ban that just passed Today, in a blatant bid to shut down late-term provider Dr. Leroy Carhart, the Nebraska Legislature overwhelmingly passed a virtual ban on all abortions beyond… Read more on The Huffington Post .
How do I go about learning Ancient Latin and ASL?
I’ve wanted to learn Latin for a while, and decided that there’s no better time than the present. Are there any really good websites that make the process easy and quick? How long might it take to learn a decent amount of Latin? Same for American Sign Language. I’ve recently befriended a deaf person, and […]