Presented at the 2020 Summit

Colloquialisms, Slangs, Or Can Be Regional

0.4 CEUs, PS

This workshop is the Deaf perspective/expressive/meanings and a part of linguistics study of how colloquialisms, slangs and regional differ in ASL in comparison to English. Each colloquialism or slang sign/concept has their own ASL sign/grammar. This is one of the most misused and misunderstood part of ASL language in regional area in the nation.

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Workshop Handout

    • Pre-Workshop Assessment
  2. 2

    • Watch

    • Activity

    • Watch

    • Activity

    • Watch

    • Activity

    • Quiz
  3. 3

    • Watch

    • Activity

    • Watch

    • Activity

    • Watch

    • Activity

    • Watch

    • Activity

    • Watch

    • Quiz

    • Post Workshop Assessment

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

4.8/5.0The activity provided opportunities to develop skill and/or awareness.

4.8/5.0The learning materials used were effective and complimented the goals of the activity.

5.0/5.0This activity will contribute to my professional growth.

5.0/5.0The instructor interacted with the participants in a professional manner.

  • Summit Attendee

    "This was one of the best workshops I’ve ever been to in my whole life! So helpful to learn how Deaf people use all those signs and in what contexts."

  • Summit Attendee

    "I learned more from this workshop than I’ve ever learned at another workshop before."

  • Summit Attendee

    "Patrick did a phenomenal job explaining the signs and how they came to be and how they can used in specific situation. Champ workshop!"

Meet Your Presenter

Summit Presenter

Patrick Fischer

Patrick “Mr. Shineyhead” Fischer, CDI, ASLTA Master, is from several generations of fine artists and performers from Germany and has extensive experience in all things related to theatre and art. Patrick has been involved in a variety of artistic positions (artist, performer, director, producer, teacher, Director of Artistic Sign Language, and consultant) as well as participation in a variety of performances (storytelling, acting, and comedy) internationally. Patrick launched his business in 2005 as a way to provide services to those who want to learn more about theatre through deaf eyes. When not "working" in theatre he taught American Sign Language and deaf studies/deaf history, and currently is a certified ASLTA Master instructor. He has taught under the Sign Language Studies Program and Sign Language Interpretation Program in Portland, Oregon. Also, Patrick is a Deaf Language Model in Alaska. Patrick has his Graphic Design degree, and he is also an awarded professional artist and co-owner/marketing designer of the firm, Expert Business Support, Inc. To know more about Patrick “Mr. Shineyhead” Fischer, check out his website and YouTube: www.deafpatrickfischer.com www.youtube.com/mrshineyheadvideos
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