Reading Between the Signs - Intercultural Communication for Sign Language Interpreters

Zusatztext Essential reading for anyone working with Deaf people or seeking a greater understanding of communication between Deaf and hearing culture. Informationen zum Autor Anna Mindess has worked as a sign language interpreter in business, legal, educational, medical, video relay and performing arts settings for more than thirty years. A noted author, educator, consultant and trainer, she has presented lectures and workshops on cultural issues across the U.S. and internationally. She is co-creator, with Thomas K. Holcomb, of two DVDs: See What I Mean and A Sign of Respect. Klappentext An essential and invaluable tool for sign language interpreters, students, and everyone wishing to understand American Deaf culture.In Reading Between the Signs , Anna Mindess provides a perspective on a culture that is not widely understood - American Deaf culture. With the collaboration of three distinguished Deaf consultants, Mindess explores the implications of cultural differences at the intersection of the Deaf and hearing worlds. Zusammenfassung In Reading Between the Signs, Anna Mindess provides a perspective on a culture that is not widely understood - American Deaf culture. With the collaboration of three distinguished Deaf consultants, Mindess explores the implications of cultural differences at the intersection of the Deaf and hearing worlds.

Product details

• Authors: Anna Mindess, Mindess Anna
• Publisher: Brealey, Nicholas
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2015
• EAN: 9781941176023
• ISBN: 978-1-941176-02-3
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 230 mm x 20 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Sociolinguistics, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Sign Language, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Alphabets & Writing Systems, Sociolinguistics, Sign languages, Braille & other linguistic communication, Sign languages, Braille and other linguistic communication