Basics about the ear and hearing loss

 Chart of Mild/ Moderate/ Svere/ Profound hearing loss                                       
The Ear                                                                                      

Fig. 1. Audiogram. Retrieved September 30, 2013 from: http://www.deafis.org/culture/ear.php     Fig. 2. Anatomy of the Ear. Retrieved September 30, 2013 from:http://www.myvmc.com/anatomy/ear/

Normal Hearing 0 dB to 15 dB

Mild Loss 16 dB to 35 dB

Moderate 36 dB to 50 dB

Moderate/Severe 51 dB to 70 dB

Severe Loss 71 dB to 90 dB

Profound 91 dB or more

What do you think about this qoute?

„Hell, it´s our world, too! Of course, I cannot deny the fact that there are many more hearing people than there are deaf. But, I can and will deny them the right to claim the world. I, as a deaf person, have my own rights, my own place on this planet. Now, to go around and say „it is a hearing world“ is a self-defeating prophecy. It does mean one thing: when we accept that quote, we are lowering our standards of living into those of a puppet. We are what we are, signing people who function equally in every aspect of living.“ Ben Bahan

 Discuss with your colleague about the following

• What do you think about the quote abowe?
• Do you know anyone who is deaf?
• Do you know any Deaf artist in your country?

Learn about Deaf culture and Deaf art, click on the links below.

• http://www.deaf-culture-online.com/deafculture.html
• http://www.deafart.org/Deaf_Art_/deaf_art_.html

Now, do the following:

1. Look at this link http://www.spreadthesign.com/ and find two different sign of the same word. What are the differences? Why are there differences between signs of the same word?
2. Google up examples of finger alphabet. Find differences between the Czech finger alphabet and the one from your country. Learn to fingerspell your name.

Homework

After reading the texts and discussing the questions,upload your answer into the Homework Vault of this course below.