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Deaf History (READER) - Chpt 1 - Coggle Diagram
Deaf History (READER) - Chpt 1
17th Century
Seeds v Roots: internal and external factors affect growth
reported deafness among indigenous Indians
religion is dominant in cultures Indian and colonial
different religious groups/places had different views on deafness and disabilities
Deaf persons did own land in various colonies
18th Century
Literature becomes heaviest medium of communication across the world, in particular, magazines, or periodicals
American colonists kept in contact with Europe
Sign language is documented amongst families including Andrew Moore's
THG + Clerc signs likely merged with gestures and signs used by deaf people in American colonies
Education
Individual tutoring was a challenge in 18th century
pre-Revolutionary War were attempts of personal means
Word of mouth and payment led to more teachings amongst colonies
War brought on captivity from indigenous peoples which may have actually expanded sign language despite the circumstances (Jimmy Crockett)
privilege usually determined sources of education
Science
early societies of esteemed scientists have had long interest in deaf children
Gallaudet and Clerc remain founders of this education
William Thornton- teaching speech and language
presence of visual language provoked nurture of sign language and community