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Signed languages around the world - an overview
Program Category
Educational Programs
Audience Age
adult
How many signed languages are there around the world? Why isn't there one signed language for all countries? Who develops signed languages? These and many other questions will be answered in this workshop.
The presenter, Manuel Martin, has been a full time ASL teacher for almost 30 years. He has traveled to Vietnam and studied the signed language of central Vietnam. He trains teachers of ASL and has been the director of the ASL program at RI School for the Deaf (2001 - 2009) and started the ASL program at Roger Williams University (Bristol, RI - 2004 to 2022) and built it into a minor there. You will be fascinated to learn about the signed languages of the world.
$95.
There is a mileage charge of .55 per mile (each way) for distances more than 25 miles from our Providence, RI location. There are no other fees.
Group Size
up to 50
Program Length
60 minutes
A white board or blackboard is all that is needed.
Last Modified
10/10/2023
Performer’s Contact Information
Manuel Martin / American Sign Language Institute
Manuel Martin400 Reservoir Ave, suite 2J
Providence, RI 02907
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