Key Differences: The Importance Of Communication In Deaf Culture

The key difference in the experience has been the ability to interact with the professor. Since our professor is deaf, I believe that it has allowed us to have an advantage while learning the language. In order to participate in class, ask questions, and converse, you must do it in sign language. There is simply no way around this, and while this is a large step out of the comfort zones for most, it is extremely beneficial. This environment makes a student keep up with their work, pay attention in class, and do their homework. In not doing so, the ability to communicate in class with your professor will suffer noticeably. The classroom experience with professor Woodel and Dr. Dove has made me confident when attending the Deaf Community Events