Hi
I think Eric has a good point - particularly given that this student will be in
the Uk for 3 years or more.
egards
Peter
Eric Boardman wrote:
> Hi
>
> Excuse the intrusion of an Australian in this discussion. Am I missing
> something here? I wonder if a British Deaf person went to the States or
> another country to study whether the Universities there would contemplate
> providing a BSL interpreter? I doubt it. I have a few Deaf friends who
> went to America to study and all were required to learn American Sign
> Language as I would expect. If there are any American's on this list
> perhaps they can enlighten me as to this point.
> If any of us went to France to study would we be able to access
> interpreters? The University that I work at here in Australia has a high
> proportion of international students from Asia, Africa North/South America
> and Europe. The language of instruction for the courses that we offer these
> students is in English and therefore proficiency in English is a pre
> requisite for entry. We do not provide nor do they expect foreign language
> interpreters. Is this also the rule in Britain where I know there are also
> many foreign students? If so why should it be any different for foreign
> Deaf students.
> I have known some American Deaf who have quickly become fluent in Australian
> Sign Language (Auslan) which is not that different from BSL. I also know of
> a Vietnamese Deaf man who learnt Auslan quite quickly as well. Perhaps if
> American Sign Language interpreters are to be provided, this should be
> restricted to the first semester/ year of a course while the student becomes
> familiar with the local language.
> I wonder what the British Deaf Association would have to say about it? Has
> anyone asked their opinion? I expect they would support the notion of
> upholding BSL as the language of intruction in British institutions of
> HE/FE.
> Feel free to rebut my argument... as I said, perhaps I am missing something.
>
> regards
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Peter Hill <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2001 4:53 AM
> Subject: Re: American Sign Language
>
> > Hi
> >
> > We had a hearing impaired US student with us for a semester last year. We
> > faced the same difficulty. In the event, the student came with her own
> signer
> > - a fellow student, anxious to improve her signing skills and eager to
> benefit
> > from the UK experience (!!). I'm not sure whether this would work over a
> > three year period - the UK experience would, perhaps, become a bit
> wearing.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Peter
> >
> >
> >
> > "Hyslop, Fiona" wrote:
> >
> > > I have been contacted by a Malaysian national who would like to study
> with
> > > us from September.
> > >
> > > She is hearing impaired and currently uses American Sign Language.
> > >
> > > Does anyone have any experience with accessing ASL interpreters in the
> UK.
> > > How difficult is it?
> > >
> > > My feeling is that this will be extremely difficult - particularly given
> > > that funding will be almost impossible.
> > >
> > > Any response welcome.
> > > Fiona
> >
> > --
> > Peter Hill
> >
> > Disability Coordinator
> > University College Worcester
> > Henwick Grove
> > Worcester
> > WR2 6AJ
> >
> > Tel 01905 855413
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> >
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> >
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Disability Coordinator
University College Worcester
Henwick Grove
Worcester
WR2 6AJ
Tel 01905 855413
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