Most deaf people (not all) who meet a hearing person who knows sign language ask the question, Where did you learn? It is a common question asked. Deaf people usually start asking questions such as " Do you have deaf parents? Deaf sisters or brothers? Deaf friends? Learned it in school? A community college? By tutoring? Naturally, they'll want to know who taught you-a Deaf teacher? A hearing one? What are their names? Your responses are of tremendous interest" (143). If I were to be asked all these questions, I personally would fill like they are interrogating me. Some deaf people may be, but most are not. Most deaf people are very curious. They also ask the question, Why did you want to learn ASL (or any sign language)?
Not all people who learn sign language do it for the right reasons. Some people learn to sign so that they can "manipulate deaf people to satisfy their own craving for power (143). When i read that text I was shocked. I wondered why in the world could somebody be that cruel and power hungry. The same thing happens in other cultures too. People just crave power. I myself am not power hungry and I am so glad I have learned some sign language. Even if my major was not communication disorders I would want to take this class. (This class is not required for my major, I was just interested). My great mamaw was deaf and that is one of several reasons why I decided to take the class.
Most deaf people have your best interest. They ask so many questions so that they can help you and your singing. They want to make sure that your teacher is certified to teach the language. Also around the deaf community they know who the god and the bad teachers are. If you tell them who your teacher is they usually give you a response.
Works Cited
Not all people who learn sign language do it for the right reasons. Some people learn to sign so that they can "manipulate deaf people to satisfy their own craving for power (143). When i read that text I was shocked. I wondered why in the world could somebody be that cruel and power hungry. The same thing happens in other cultures too. People just crave power. I myself am not power hungry and I am so glad I have learned some sign language. Even if my major was not communication disorders I would want to take this class. (This class is not required for my major, I was just interested). My great mamaw was deaf and that is one of several reasons why I decided to take the class.
Most deaf people have your best interest. They ask so many questions so that they can help you and your singing. They want to make sure that your teacher is certified to teach the language. Also around the deaf community they know who the god and the bad teachers are. If you tell them who your teacher is they usually give you a response.
Works Cited
Morre, S. Matthew, and Linda Levitan. For Hearing People Only. 3rd Ed. Rochester, New York: MSM Productions, Ltd.,2003.Print.
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