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International Sign & VisualGestural Communication (SL 344)

Term: 2019-2020 Summer

Faculty

Sara C Evans

Dr. Evans is a graduate of THE University of Tennessee where she completed her PhD in Deaf Education and Interpreting Education.  She earned her M.Ed. in Teaching ASL from Tennessee Temple and her BS in Early Childhood Education from Berry College.  She has taught Deaf Education in the public schools for almost 19 years and has spent the last 15 years interpreting at the college level, community interpreting as well as with VRS and VRI.  In addition she has taught at the college level teaching ASL, Deaf Education and Interpreting at UT, Eastern Kentucky University and Lee University.  

Missions is a big part of her focus and providing the best interpreters for the Deaf community!

Her favorite bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Description

Contact languages and communication modes like International Sign (IS) and Visual Gestural Communication (VGC) are specialized and becoming more frequently people working in deaf studies related fields. Skilled providers can assess the linguistic needs of consumers to enhance comprehension and message clarity. Content includes an overview of IS and VGC and the familiarity with the best practices when using contact languages.