International Seminar on Sign Language Research - May 2009 - Malaysia

[Shane Gilchrist]

*International Seminar on Sign Language Research
“Towards Deaf Empowerment through Sign Language Research”*

One of the central goals of research on sign language (SL) is the provision
of new and relevant ideas which contribute towards empowering the Deaf
community and building an equal platform
for the promotion of their culture and the fulfillment of their needs in key
areas such as education and employment.

The seminar sets the stage for academics, researchers, and leaders of the
Deaf community to discuss issues in SL research with international speakers
and researchers reporting on sign language research in each of their
respective countries. The intended outcome of this sharing will be a more
comprehensive understanding of the nature, development, and future prospects
of the field.

Participation fee : RM 100
Deaf/ Students (Local) : RM 50

In addition, the seminar will be followed by a three day SIGN LANGUAGE
INTERPRETING WORKSHOP to be held from 1–3 June 2009 at the same venue.

The Interpreting workshop will focus on three main areas:

A: The Professional Sign Language Interpreter
• Language, Linguistics and Interpreting
• The Sign Language Interpreter; Code of Ethics and the Deaf Community

B: Skills Development & Practicum
• Use of Classifiers in Sign Language Interpreting
• Self & Peer Evaluation & Networking
• Practical: Consecutive and Simultaneous Interpreting
• Legal Interpreting & Documentation
• Activities to enhance self learning

C: Research and Technology
• Innovative and new technology in Sign language research and interpreting

Fee: RM 200 (Local) ; Sign Language students: RM 150 (Local)
RM 250 (Overseas)

For more information & registration on both programmes, please contact:
Assoc. Professor Dr Zubaidah Ibrahim-Bell (Seminar Director)
c/o Secretariat Mdm Noor Haifa Mohd Yunus
Tel No: +603-79673065
Fax No: +603-79579707
Email: nhaifa at um.edu.my

Organised by : MySL Research Team, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics,
University of Malaya
Date : 30th and 31st May 2009 (Sat & Sun)
Venue : Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya
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