Vocabulary BSL Level 2 – Travel & Holiday

Resource Overview:

This unit expands your BSL vocabulary related to Deaf History & Culture, introducing essential terms about the history of deaf education, the development of BSL signs, and cultural aspects of the deaf community. You will gain a deeper understanding of the contributions and experiences of the deaf community, as well as key historical milestones. By practicing these vocabulary skills, you will be able to engage in more informed and meaningful discussions about Deaf History and Culture.

What’s Included:

  • Deaf History & Culture: A comprehensive list of vocabulary to boost your knowledge of the history and cultural aspects of the deaf community, including BSL development and significant events.
  • Phrases: 12 different phrases to explore, helping you understand how BSL structure is delivered while learning more about Deaf Culture & History from a range of deaf presenters.

This unit is perfect for improving your ability to discuss Deaf History, culture, and the evolution of BSL in a more detailed and informed way.

Course Content

Deaf History
Deaf History
19 Topics
Deaf education
Evolution
Milan conference
London Asylum
Royal School for Deaf children
Deaf schools
Deafness
BDA
Fingerspelling alphabet
16th Century
Evolution of BSL
Sign Language ban
Gallaudet
Oralism
Suppression
Resolution
Equality act
Vancouver
Impact on deaf people
Phrases
Phrases
12 Topics
Gallaudet University is based in America, and I hope to go one day.
The use of the Index finger in BSL is common yet the hearing community find pointing rude.
The evolution of sign language is always there, and I find it interesting!
I remember the BSL march of 2003 – so many deaf people signing away and my hearing mother said, this is a noticeably quiet but visual march!
Deaf culture at the dinner table is deaf people like to eat first then sign away! We cannot use our knifes and folks while signing, bit risky!!
The 1880 Milan Conference is always in my mind, and I often think how did the deaf community feel when the suggestion of banning sign language was proposed!
Deaf people do not view deafness as a disability – I am proud to be a deaf BSL signer!
In my experience, I have seen deaf people become more direct than hearing people – I wonder why?
The history of BSL is very limited because we were not able to record anything in the old days without cameras/video cameras!
When eating out, deaf people often prefer to sit using a round table so that we can see each other easily!
For many deaf people, deaf clubs/deaf pubs are often our ‘2nd home’, with our ‘1st home’ as in from living with families/friends.
Knocking over drinks or objects, it is a common thing when we use BSL as it is visual and takes up space when using.