The World of Sign Language

I recently went to a seminar where several scholars present and discuss about their studies and interests here in Melbourne.

One of the scholars who piqued my interest the most was an Indonesian woman who is a deaf-mute. She presented her stories by using sign language with an interpreter by her side. She basically talked about sign language.

Some of the interesting points were how sign language are different in every country. That is just like how we, who mother tongue language are not English, try to learn English. In fact, it's even more difficult since it's not as common as how English can be used in several or most of the countries in the world. Every time they commute, they will have to adapt to the local "language".

That is very fascinating. I mean, there are probably thousand ways to just say "Thank You" or "Hello".

Another point was sign language education is not fully spread in several countries, especially in developing countries. For example is her home country, Indonesia. The education of sign language in Indonesia is very undeveloped.

I assume it's happening mostly in the rural area where even normal schools are undeveloped. My question is, how do they communicate with the people around them? But in that case, maybe THEY create their own sign language and that is how several different sign languages occur.

There are a lot of questions and assumptions going on my head in regards to the world of sign language. It'll be great if I have the chance to meet her once more.

TV2

It's started! TV2. I'm as excited as a TV student can be. Especially with documentary, even though it'll might be harder to make but it's less attached to scripts - which is good. Now am going to work hard on developing my ideas.

Wish me luck! :D