Mark Rimkevicius
ASL 1004: Deaf History, Spring 2019
Final Reflection Paper
Final Reflection Paper
ASL a Dead Language?
I truly believe that it is not on its way to be a dead language yet, but it could possibly be
in 10 to 20 years. The reason I say that is because many kids in high school take sign language,
as well as there are many sign language classes at universities. UC offer sign language as well. I
think that if a parent knows sign language fluently, they should pass it on to their kids’ weather
or not they are deaf. This allows for more humans to be more educated as well as keeping the
language alive. I can relate because I know 2 languages and it’s just amazing being able to
communicate in more than one language.
I also think that in 10 to 20 years there will be a way to cure being deaf and will not
require sign language. Hearing aids help of course, but I think there will be a surgical procedure
in the future that can take care of all of it. As well as technology innovating now days, it could
defiantly kick sign language away.
Deaf Civil Rights
1. My point of view of the American dream is to work hard and everything will
come as long as you work for it. Respect others no matter what and always help others. Love
others, there is no reason for hate in this world.
2. I believe it allowed for others to really relies that everyone is equal, and all should
be treated equally. The way we want to be treated is the way we should treat others.
3. Dysconscious audism as “a form of audism that tacitly accepts dominant hearing
norms and privileges. It is not the absence of consciousness but an impaired consciousness or
distorted way of thinking about Deaf consciousness.”. I don’t think this is significant at all
because it is just a belief for the Deaf people.
4. I can’t imagine how they feel especially having to go through what they must go
through. I was sort of in the similar shoes. All the making fun of and not being able to
communicate with everybody is so hard.
5. I think now in 2018 everyone doesn’t accept audism and they act to get rid of it.
Over the years I believe more and more people have accepted it and used less negativity toward
the deaf community. I still don’t think it’s totally gone right now.
6. I am already sort of deaf. I have trouble hearing high pitch noises as well as
whispers. I cannot hear whispers at all. Also, it’s hard for me to hear with background noises.
7. I defiantly believe so. I always think to myself what if I was like that or what if I
wasn’t like what I am now. I think at a point in life everyone thinks about it once. People feel
sorry for those who have a disability and try to do anything to help them and make them happy.
8. Yes, it does. It crossed my mind a couple times but mainly in high school. I just
had to accept the fact that I was partially deaf and overcome. I don’t care what people say about
it and I don’t really get offended anymore when people joke about it.
9. I feel like back then the deaf people were also treated very poorly.
10. Yes! I am very surprised of how many good and bad things have happened for the
deaf community. I was not thought a single thing about it in high school. I believe they should at
least include 1 chapter on it when kids take American History or any other history class in high
school.
11. I believe it is a language just like any other language. It’s a form of
communication and must be accepted as a language. I do not think the substitution made in the
video to demonstrate the parallels between the views of Black Americans and Deaf people are
fair.
12. I definitely think a deaf person can become president. If they are smart and
