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I pretend to give information or/and reflections about deafness from an open linguistic perspective.
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Signing Space
When we talk in oral languages, one of the element we must control is our tone.Speaking loudly or whispering can…
15 Jul 2016
Myths surrounding deafness II
Myth II- All deaf people speak the same language. Every country has its own sign language. They are differences even…
03 Jul 2013
Hearingphobia
Even though the term doesn’t actually exist, at least according to dictionaries, its meaning is easily deduced. It’s a…
08 Mar 2013
Deaf people vs. English (as a second language)
Most of us English speakers, (as a second language) that have learned it when we were young remember those…
25 Mar 2013
Myths surrounding deafness X
Myth X- Deaf people are naturally distrustful of others. Stubborn people and cats are distrustful of others. – Typical Spanish…
15 Jul 2013
Hearing Aid II, the Coclear Implant
As we know, deafness doesn’t occur because of one single reason. There are many factors that influence the development of…
21 Mar 2013
What is a “Deaf Person”?
When one hears that a person is deaf, the first thing that comes to mind is something wrong in the…
07 Mar 2013
Charla discapacidad UDLA
Again UDLA presents to its students and teachers the opportunity to witness a closer view of disability, understanding it from a…
22 Oct 2015
Myths surrounding deafness VI
Myth VI- Deaf people hear and understand if spoken louder. Being louder doesn’t help the deaf (or foreigners) to understand…
09 Jul 2013
Deaf people vs. literature
It would be logical to think that a person with a hearing disability has reading as a main hobby. Their…
20 Mar 2013
Deaf people vs. Music
Generally, it’s believed that deaf people, due to their condition, are not interested in music. It’s important to highlight…
14 Mar 2013
Myths surrounding deafness VIII
Myth VIII – Deaf people can’t drive. Deaf people can drive. As a matter of fact, when we drive we…
11 Jul 2013
Why all deaf people don’t speak the same language?
“Go figure!!! I used to think that all deaf people spoke the same language” This phrase is often repeated…
27 Mar 2013
Myths surrounding deafness I
Amongst a lot of things that are said about deaf people, there are a series of myths that have been…
02 Jul 2013
Deaf people and visual arts
The human body is wise. The body immediately potentiates the other senses when one sense is missing. Some years…
26 Mar 2015