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Describing a Room. American Sign Language III. Descriptions and Culture. Deaf culture is what is called a “high-context” culture. Descriptions and Culture. Deaf culture is what is called a “high-context” culture.
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Describing a Room American Sign Language III
Descriptions and Culture • Deaf culture is what is called a “high-context” culture.
Descriptions and Culture • Deaf culture is what is called a “high-context” culture. • This means many things, but importantly that an over emphasis is placed on describing things.
Descriptions and Culture • Deaf culture is what is called a “high-context” culture. • This means many things, but importantly that an over emphasis is placed on describing things. • English/American/hearing culture is what is called a “low-context” culture.
Descriptions and Culture • Deaf culture is what is called a “high-context” culture. • This means many things, but importantly that an over emphasis is placed on describing things. • English/American/hearing culture is what is called a “low-context” culture. • This means…get to the point quick!
Describing a Room • Hence, it is important to know the order in which one describes a room.
Room Description • Identify the room
Room Description • Identify the room • ENTER
Room Description • Identify the room • ENTER • Start with the perspective of the doorway
Room Description • Identify the room • ENTER • Start with the perspective of the doorway • Shape of the room
Room Description • Identify the room • ENTER • Start with the perspective of the doorway • Shape of the room • Identify furniture or features of the room • Start with the most noticeable
Room Description • Identify the room • ENTER • Start with the perspective of the doorway • Shape of the room • Identify furniture or features of the room • Start with the most noticeable • After identifying each feature or piece of furniture, indicate it’s location in the room or in relation to previously mentioned objects
Room Description • Identify the room • ENTER • Start with the perspective of the doorway • Shape of the room • Identify furniture or features of the room • Start with the most noticeable • After identifying each feature or piece of furniture, indicate it’s location in the room or in relation to previously mentioned objects • Continue with logical sequence
Room Description • Identify the room • ENTER • Start with the perspective of the doorway • Shape of the room • Identify furniture or features of the room • Start with the most noticeable • After identifying each feature or piece of furniture, indicate it’s location in the room or in relation to previously mentioned objects • Continue with logical sequence • Left to right • Near to far • Area by area