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To be an effective interpreter, one needs high levels of skill in the languages you use to interpret. Cognitive Processing Skills in ASL is full of challenging exercises with videotaped source material that improves understanding of ASL, cultivates linguistic flexibility necessary for the interpreting process and prepares for more advanced skills. Helpful theoretical introductions for each topic, Study Questions, and Comprehesion Questions in addition...
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Nine different sign models present basic and advance information on how numbers are used in American Sign Language. The included twelve chapters address numerical concepts in how many, money/finances/ measurement, how long. how often, when, age, sports, where/which, personal numbers and scientific numbers.
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To be an effective interpreter, one needs high levels of skill in the languages you use to interpret. Cognitive Processing Skills in ASL is full of challenging exercises with videotaped source material that improves understanding of ASL, cultivates linguistic flexibility necessary for the interpreting process and prepares for more advanced skills. Helpful theoretical introductions for each topic, Study Questions, and Comprehesion Questions in addition...
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The definitive commentary on the life's work of Bernard Bragg, expert storyteller and performer, key figure in founding the National Theatre of the Deaf, staunch advocate for ASL and Deaf education, all shared by none other than the man himself. Bragg on Bragg mixes a collection of classic to modern video clips and provides appropriate, accompanying narration. Although entertaining, this commentary manages to provide the vision and achievements...
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In A to Z: ABC Stories in ASL, six Deaf performers use imagination and skill to create twenty-six (26) presentations using every letter of the alphabet to weave an entertaining and inspiring story. Most of the stories have one round, but four have two rounds, and one, Indiana Jones's Escape, has 3 episodes. In addition, Ben Bahan, Professor of ASL and Deaf Studies at Gallaudet University, explains the basic principles that make an ABC story great....
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"Educating Deaf Students in a Multicultural World is a collection of chapters that seeks to deepen the discussion of multicultural issues within the Deaf World, specifically related to education. The Deaf World is diverse and growing. The book's three sections - Reflections, Reactions and Re-visions - look back at pioneering work, describe recent programs or the lack thereof, and look ahead in the areas of technology, social justice and innovative...
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Set in New York City, this updated version of Little Red Riding Hood will take you on an exciting trip through Central Park. Little Wolf will be up to his old tricks but will Little Red fall for it? Or will the Park Ranger save the day? And how will Grandma react to all the excitement going on?
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"An off-the-grid village in the Southwest is preparing to celebrate their juice harvest. Their friend Wolf helps by bringing the juice to the city to sell, and upon his return, the annual celebration kicks off. Small One is responsible for alerting the village of Wolf's return but will be he remember the complicated directions?" -- container
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Taking place in Los Angeles, Jack and his family are struggling to make ends meet. After Jack returns from a chance encounter, it seems his family will continue to struggle. But overnight, a dramatic change happens in their front yard. How will this change impact the family? And how will it impact Los Angeles?
15) ASL at work
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ASL at Work is a comprehensive curriculum for teaching conversational American Sign Language and is designed for students who have no or minimal knowledge of ASL and the community of Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing people who use this language daily. The curriculum is divided into 16 instructional units and includes a teacher manual with accompanying illustration masters CD-ROM and a student text with an accompanying practice DVD.
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