The course studies on the basic learning of a visual/gesture and complex language known as American Sign Language or ALS. American Sign Language is a nonverbal communication for deaf people in which helps them communicate using visual language without the need of sounds such as hands, faces, bodies and eyes. During the part of this course, we learn the value of deaf people and culture found within our community including schools and business. In the early 1960s, deaf people are considered to be non-American people due to their lack of hearing and difficulty to communicate with other people. And due to the lack of deaf education within universities and schools, many deaf people were treated with anxiety and discrimination for their rights as US citizens. In 1988, a protest occurs at Gallaudet University, Washington D.C focus on electing a deaf candidate, King Jordan, as the first deaf president of the university. After hearing their demands and inspirational quote, “We still have a dream,” I learn the importance of how deaf people were treated as an unqualified citizen due to their lack of verbal communication even more difficult as being a Black/African-American as a slavery. But the value for all US citizens regardless of race and disability is that we all have a dream and purpose for life.

After completing the course, I have learned and experience in how to use nonverbal communication skills that could help communicate people who are struggling with their hearing and speaking through facial expression and hand shapes. In the workforce field, I might encounter workers who are having difficulty in performing task due to their lack of hearing and communication which might need of assistance. As a future Engineer manager, I want everyone in the workforce treated as equals, trust, and kindness to complete our goals through any methods of communication.

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