American Sign Language is one of the must widely studied languages, but least accepted for graduation requirements.
, the dynamic visual language used by the American Deaf community and one of the most widely studied languages in the nation, is also the least widely accepted language by high schools and colleges for admissions and graduation requirements. Because of this, students building their high school class schedules are sometimes discouraged from taking ASL, just as I was at the end of eighth grade.
I’ve studied ASL for four years. It’s a beautiful language with a lot to offer students who approach it respectfully. The failure of many schools to recognize its value is rooted in misconceptions, such as the belief that ASL is easier than other languages and that the Deaf community doesn’t count as “a real culture.” However...From a purely academic standpoint, ASL measures up to every spoken language in terms of complexity, utility and aesthetics.
Grammar in ASL is totally separate from English grammar; it’s a whole new mode of expression. It’s not impossible to pick up and can be a very rewarding experience but learning ASL will challenge you just as much as Spanish or French would. It also offers a similar level of employment opportunity: many students take ASL for the sake of a future career, such as interpreting as well as in the study of linguistics or the pursuit of a job in government or education.
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