Knowledge

Question 1

What is sign language

Answer 1

Communication
- hand shapes
- facial expression
- body language

Question 2

Why do people argue against sign language

Answer 2

Could isolate a Deaf person

Question 3

What is an alternative

Answer 3

Lip reading

Question 4

What are the arguments for sign language

Answer 4

• Expressive
• Emotive
• Less restrictive

Question 5

When was it recognised as a minority language

Answer 5

2003

Question 6

Roughly how many people use bsl in the uk

Answer 6

151,000

Question 7

What is SSE

Answer 7

Sign Supported English

Question 8

What is audism

Answer 8

Negative stigma towards people who can’t hear