1. Sign Language an unspoken form of communication
Desiree Thompson

2. Sign Language in America
Sign Language is not universal
3 forms of sign language in America
American Sign Language (ASL)
Pidgin Signed English (PSE)
Signing Exact English (SEE)

3. Sign Language Compared to Spoken Language
Both
Spoken Language
Body Language
Culturally Determined
Source of communication
Contain Grammar Rules (ASL)
Verbal
Grammar Rules
Convey Emotion Through voice tone
Visual
Grammar Rules/sentence structure
Convey Emotion through facial expressions

4. Communicating Through Sign Language
Fourth most commonly used language in the U.S
Sign Language is considered a foreign language
The availability of Sign Language is essential
It is beneficial for those who are not hearing or speech impaired to also learn sign language