None of my technology failed me, and the family are all so nice! I look forward to meeting more kids and their families! (more kids needed!)
What’s it like being an ASL-English bilingual kid?
Hi! My name is Brenna Haimes-Kusumoto, I’m a PhD student in Linguistics at the University of Manitoba. Under the supervision of Dr. Erin Wilkinson I am studying how the knowledge of two languages, ASL and English, influences a child’s language processing and understanding in both of these languages.
WHO: I am looking to meet with 12 Deaf children,
7 – 17 years old
WHAT: Children will take part in 4 simple tasks:
Tasks 1,2,3: reading English words on paper and on a computer screen and watching ASL videos on a computer. Answering questions about the words and videos.
Task 4: reading English words and signing the ASL translation. I will need to videotape this task (with your permission).
Parents will fill out a family language questionnaire form, in English, while I am meeting with their child.
WHERE: At interested children’s homes or at the location of your choice, so that children will be as comfortable and relaxed as possible.
WHEN: March 2011.
HOW LONG: ~60-90 minutes (with breaks).
CONFIDENTIAL?: YES! I will not share/distribute names or the video.
REIMBURSEMENT/PAYMENT: Each child who participates will receive
$15 for their contribution to my research.
WHY: My goal is to learn more about this subject to benefit future Deaf
students and Teachers of the Deaf.
Questions? Interested?: Ways to contact:
website: http://brennahk.blogspot.com/
I should mention that I am hearing and I have only been taking ASL courses for 1 year, my grandparents were Deaf so I knew a little ASL before.
My friend and research assistant, Sherry C., will be meeting with children. I will be setting up the research equipment and watching to learn from her.
Please feel free to pass this information along to anyone you feel may be interested.
