Deaf/ Sign Language discussion
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Redfern Jon Barrett
Author needing help with British Sign Language
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I applaud your inclusion of signed languages into your book! I am an ASL interpreter in Philadelphia, PA (USA) and I am sorry to say that my knowledge of BSL syntax and grammar would not be of help to you. However, the ILY symbol that you had used in a post below is specific to American Sign Language, as it is based on the 'i' of the word "I", 'L' of "Love", and 'Y' of "You". Not sure if BSL culture uses it?
Hi Scott - thank you very much. I've been receiving some assistance, but if anyone sees this post I'd be thrilled to have as many perspectives on this as possible. I don't know which post you're referring to though - I don't remember using the ILY symbol - was that someone else, or have I just not had enough coffee today? Could well be the latter!Anyway, thanks again!
Hi Redfern-I realize now it was on your author page; when you joined this discussion group the system added the 'ILY' next to your name. That symbol is at the header of this discussion group- so, my bad, yo. ; )
Though it did spark a curiosity in me and I've put out feelers to other terps in the field abt cultural borrowing of signs, especially one so iconic as the I LOVE YOU symbol. (ILY) So far I've found that it is used in Ethiopian Sign Language even though they do not have a corresponding manual alphabet. Anyhoo- I'm itching to read your books regarding Poly-everything! lol You were recommended by an author-friend I've being going to for advice, Nathan Burgoine. Anyhoo-
Ta.
Scott
Ah, thank you, that's very flattering! I'd love to know what you think of them. I've had contact with Nathan Burgoine, and they seem a thoroughly lovely individual!
I'd be glad to, soon as I fix my wonky Kindle! lol
I'm a student taking ASL classes with the goal of becoming an ASL interpreter. I respect anyone who can write and include signs as dialogue. it is a challenge, indeed. Best of luck to you.
Hi Minda, that's great news - would you be able to correspond over it?Best,
Redfern
Yeah, just message me with the deets
I'm new to this group and am wondering if anyone proficient in BSL would be able to help me. I'm writing a novel in which one of the three narrating protagonists is deaf, utilising a mixture of lip reading and sign language in order to communicate. I've attempted to convey British Sign Language using the correct grammar and syntax, and though I've been researching the topic it would be wonderful if anyone fluent would be able to take a look at the phrasing for me.
I would be more than happy to credit those able to assist - I've isolated the sign language phrases so can send a document with them and the spoken English translations. Diversity and representation are extremely important to me as an author, and I want to make sure such representation is accurate.
Thank you in advance to anyone who is able to take a look!
- Redfern