Deaf Culture, Our Way: Anecdotes from the Deaf Community - Softcover

Holcomb, Roy K.; Holcomb, Samuel K.; Holcomb, Thomas K.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 158121149X ISBN 13: 9781581211498

Publisher: Dawn Sign Pr, 2011

Synopsis

Using humorous stories with illustrations, this classic collection brings deaf culture to life through personal experiences and practical day-to-day information. Various aspects of the deaf world are illuminated through anecdotes, updated in this edition to include new stories about the foibles of the latest communication technologies, including VRS, videophones, email, and instant messaging. Also provided is classroom material for teachers that can be used as excellent supplemental reading for deaf studies, ASL, or interpreting classes, as well as a springboard for discussions about deaf culture.

About this title

About the Author:

Samuel K. Holcomb is an instructor in the American Sign Language and Interpreting Education Department at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. He is the coauthor ofASL at Work and Basic Sign Communication. He lives in Rochester, New York.Thomas K. Holcomb is a professor of deaf studies and deaf education at Ohlone College and previously taught at San Jose State University and the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. He is the author of a number of innovative teaching materials, including A Sign of Respect: Strategies for Effective Deaf/Hearing Interactionand See What I Mean: Differences Between Deaf and Hearing Cultures. He lives in Fremont, California.Roy K. Holcomb spearheaded several movements in the field of deaf education, including the establishment of the international organization now known as the American Society for Deaf Children. He was one of the first deaf directors and superintendents in the nation.

Synopsis:

Roy Holcomb and his two sons give students an entertaining glimpse of life in the Deaf community that every reader will relate to. This all-time favourite is now expanded with sections on Classic Humour, Our Unique Ways, New Technology, New Hazards (Telephone Relay Services, decoders, and TTYs), Bathroom Tales, Classic Hazards, in addition to Travel and Transportation, Dining Out, Deaf Consumers, Misunderstandings, Communicating, Myths, Mainstreaming and more. Perfect supplemental reading for Deaf Studies programs as well as English classes for Deaf students. Dead Culture, Our Way also stands alone as an excellent collection of enjoyable anecdotes for both Deaf and hearing people alike.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dawn Sign Pr
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 158121149X
• ISBN 13: 9781581211498
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 153