Deaf people and sign language are sometimes displayed by the media. But just exactly how are they displayed? Let's look at it.
For this blog posting, I want you to view how the media portrays Deaf people. I have selected five commercials for you to watch. These commercials all use sign language as their primary communication method. I want you to watch there commercials and think about what message they are sending about Deaf Culture and Deaf people. Do you feel these commercials show the strengths of Deaf people and their language? Who were these commercials for? Did they reach both the hearing world and deaf world? Which commercial(s) do you think portrayed the best image of Deaf people and their culture? Which do you think portrayed the worst? Support your responses.
For the Pepsi commercial "Bob's House" view: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffrq6cUoE5A
For the Kay Jeweler commercial view: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM5CJzoP5JE
For the Thailand commercial view: (this is not signed in ASL): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeAhnagJdcA
For the Chinese Pantene commercial view: (these is not signed in ASL): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opOQlA0LVqo
For the iphone commercial view: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yatSAEqNL7k
Which of these commercials do you feel are based on Deaf folklore. In Deaf folklore being deaf allows the person to triumph or succeed. As a result of their deafness they are able to overcome an obstacle. How does this commercial portray that being Deaf allows triumph rather than defeat?Feel Free to add any comments and questions that you wish. This blog is designed to be used for a class discussion. All comments, opinions, thoughts, ideas, and questions are welcome. Be sure to read all students postings and to comment on those as well. You must respond to at least 2 students.
***Your first post to this is due Thursday, June13 by 11:30 pm and your second post to another student is due Sunday, June 16th by 11:30 pm
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