Grant – Gestures: The Root of Sign Language – 0.2 PS CEUs

CEUs: 0.2 PS

Presenter: Ben Jarashow

Presented in: ASL

Format: Archived Webinar

This course is only for those approved through the EIP Grant. Only those who have been approved for this course will be eligible to receive CEUs. 

**Presented in ASL**

We will explore the development of signed languages; the transition to a language from gestures. There will be a discussion on the question of whether or not there is still a link between gestures and signed languages. Also, the theory of iconicity and arbitrariness of sign languages will be discussed. The knowledge and skill of gesturing is a necessary foundation to knowing ASL, because there is an important connection between signers’ ASL skills and gesturing abilities. We will explore the role gestures play in ASL Literature, specifically Visual Vernacular.

1. Participants will be able to define the terms language and gestures and describe the similarities as well as the differences.
2. Participants will be able to discuss how gestures and signed languages are linked, both historically as well as currently.
3. Participants will be able to define the term iconic and arbitrary as related to signed languages and give examples.
4. Participants will be able to identify examples of gesture used in various forms of ASL literature.

CEUs on the GO is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This PS program is offered for 0.2 CEUs at the “Little/None” Content Knowledge Level.