Reading Between the Signs: Intercultural Communication for Sign Language Interpreters

Type

Book

Authors

Anna Mindess

ISBN 10

1877864730

ISBN 13

9781877864735

Tags

Sign Language, Social Work, General, Social Sciences, Reference

Description

Ann Mindess examines a culture not widely understood - American deaf culture. Collectivist and high-context, it contrasts with mainstream individualistic, low-context American culture. Both cultures are examined and the interpreter's role and responsibilities are discussed. - from Amzon

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