Deaf Jam Post-Screening Report

DeafJamPost‐ScreeningReport
We showed Deaf Jam on May 22, 2013, at MPC in Lecture Forum 102, at 7:00pm. About 80 people attended. We advertised the event through Facebook e‐vites, email, word‐of‐mouth/hand, flyers, and business‐
card‐sized handouts at local Deaf events and ASL classes, including the May 11 Deaf Fest on the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. A copy of the flyer and a web site virtual poster we created is attached. Prior to the event, we offered local organizations space on the lobby table and in the pre‐screening slide loop. We made the following materials available on a table in the lobby: 
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A handout with information about ASL poetry on one side, and MPC’s ASL program on the other (attached) The Deaf Jam email sign‐up list Materials from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center in Salinas Rosa Arroyo and Gabino Valladares did a stellar job of posting 13 sandwich board signs around the campus to guide people to the event location. It was a windy night, and they anchored the signs to light‐posts, garbage cans, and large rocks to prevent them from blowing away. We opened the house at about 6:00pm, and showed a loop of a 9‐minute collection of slides and short video clips while people found their seats. Slides included: 
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Credit to MPC and the MPC Foundation for sponsoring the screening Directions to the restrooms List of local Deaf events Information about weekly ASL practice at MPC Information about the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center Information about ASL classes at MPC Information about ASL classes at Cabrillo College The video clips were a 3:40 clip from That!Vlog by Austin Andrews using Anime in ASL to demonstrate cinematic techniques in ASL storytelling , and a 2:26 clip by Jon Lenois Savage performing an ASL poem that used only “S” handshapes. At a few minutes after 7:00pm, Mo Moscovitz and Kelly Stack welcomed the audience and gave credit to the MPC Foundation for sponsoring the showing. Mo Moscovitz is an ASL teacher at CSUMB and Cabrillo College and an interpreter. He is well‐known, respected, and loved in the local Deaf community. We began the program with a 20‐minute excerpt from The Treasure by Ella Mae Lentz. We chose this video because it provides additional background on the history of ASL poetry. Although the video does not provide captions or voice‐overs for most of the poems performed by Lentz, Mo provided English voiced translations for the ones we showed in order to make them accessible to the wider audience at the screening. By about 7:25pm we started Deaf Jam. The audience seemed captivated from the first moment to the last, and cheered when it was over. We did not have an organized post‐screening discussion (primarily because we did not have a budget for interpreters), but many people came up to Mo and Kelly to express their appreciation and support for future events like this one. Join us for a free showing of this award-winning film!
Wednesday, May 22, 7:00pm
Monterey Peninsula College, Lecture Forum 102
For one evening, MPC’s Lecture Forum 102 will become a Deaf Space for a
celebration of ASL and the transformative power of poetry.
Everyone is welcome. If you know ASL, use it! If you don’t know ASL, soak it in
by being immersed in it.
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Sponsored by the Monterey Peninsula College ASL Program, made possible with funding from the
Monterey Peninsula College Foundation.
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Come to MPC for a free showing of Deaf Jam - an award-winning
film!
Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
Monterey Peninsula College, Lecture Forum 102 (Directions to MPC) (Campus Map)
For one evening, MPC's Lecture Forum 102 will become a Deaf Space for a celebration of ASL and the transformative power of
poetry.
Everyone is welcome. If you know ASL, use it! If you don't know ASL, soak it in by being immersed in it.
For more information about Deaf Jam, visit deafjam.org. For more information about this showing, email [email protected].
Sponsored by the Monterey Peninsula College ASL Program, made possible with funding from the Monterey Peninsula College
Foundation.
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American Sign Language (ASL) Poetry by Mariana Dorsey (SIGN 2A Student, Fall 2012) ASL poetry can be compared and contrasted to English poetry and songs. The following is a list of poetic devices used in English and in ASL. English Poetic Devices Rhyme In English, two words rhyme when they have similar sounding endings. Rhythm In English, rhythm (also known as meter) is achieved by associating beats with specific words or syllables. Tone and volume of voice In spoken English and songs, tone of voice can impart special meaning to words and phrases, emphasizing, de‐emphasizing, or producing irony. Repetition Repetition of words and phrases, especially when interrupted by contrasting words or phrases make English poetry dynamic. Grammar Poets often use incorrect grammar to make a point or surprise the reader or listener. Arrangement of words on the page Written poetry in English makes use of line breaks and white space to form stanzas. Some poets go further, arranging words on the page to paint a visual as well as verbal picture. Invented words English poets invent words such as “mud‐luscious” or “teenville” to evoke images and ideas in their readers and listeners. Fantastic imagery and imaginary situations Poets and writers of all kinds use imaginary situations to stimulate their audience. ASL Poetic Devices Rhyme In ASL, two signs rhyme when they have similar handshapes, movements, or locations. Rhythm In ASL, beats are visual, but can also be associated with specific signs or sign syllables. Spatial and movement aspects of signs In ASL, signs made in different parts of the signer’s space can impart special meaning. The same sign made in a different place or with a different speed of movement can convey a different emotional tone. Repetition In ASL, repetition of signs and signed phrases can also enhance mood and meaning. Grammar ASL poets may ignore ASL grammatical rules in order to draw the viewer’s focus to a special point, for irony, or for humor. Arrangement of signs in space Signing poets make use of space to differentiate between stanzas, and also use space to symbolize poetic meanings; for example, starting out signing in the lower part of signing space and ending up in the higher part could symbolize growth. Invented signs Following the visual grammar of ASL, signing poets may invent new signs that are sometimes “mash‐ups” of existing signs. Fluent signers recognize and appreciate the artistry involved in creating new signs for poetic effect. Fantastic imagery and imaginary situations ASL poets and story‐tellers exploit the visual nature of the language in describing images and situations, often using devices that are cinematic in effect. American Sign Language
World Languages Department
For more information:
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American Sign Language at Monterey Peninsula College Our ASL program has been going strong at Monterey Peninsula College for over 35 years. ASL is a popular offering on the Central Coast, with classes offered at MPC, Cabrillo, CSUMB, and at several local public and private elementary and secondary schools. Credits earned in ASL at MPC can be transferred to the CSU and UC systems, and can be used to satisfy language requirements in those systems. Our regular offerings include: SIGN 1A ELEMENTARY AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I
5 units :: LG-P/NP :: Five hours lecture
This course offers a systematic introduction to understanding, signing, reading and writing
American Sign Language (ASL) and to Deaf American culture. Emphasis is placed on
communication skills, first in the classroom, then extending to wider cultural contexts.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area C2; IGETC, Area 6A; MPC, Area C
SIGN 2A INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
5 units :: LG-P/NP :: Five hours lecture
This course provides a review and completion of basic grammatical structures used in
American Sign Language with signed and written drills. Emphasis is placed on conversation
practice with everyday vocabulary and discussions of readings/videos relating to Deaf
American culture.
Prerequisites: SIGN 1B
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area C2; IGETC, Area 6A; MPC, Area C SIGN 1B ELEMENTARY AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II
5 units :: LG-P/NP :: Five hours lecture
This course is a continuation of SIGN 1A. Emphasis is placed on extending communication
skills to wider cultural contexts.
Prerequisites: SIGN 1A
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area C2; IGETC, Area 6A; MPC, Area C
SIGN 2B AdvancedAMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II
5 units :: LG-P/NP :: Five hours lecture
This course provides a review of grammar and active vocabulary growth through signed
and written composition. Emphasis is placed on conversational practice using materials
relevant to the American Deaf culture.
Prerequisites: SIGN 2A
Credit transferable: CSU, UC
General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area C2; IGETC, 6A; MPC, Area C
Coming in Spring 2014: STRUCTURE AND CULTURE OF AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
5 units :: LG-P/NP :: Five hours lecture
Introduction to the linguistic structure of American Sign Language and the culture of Deaf
Americans. Topics include syntax, morphology, and phonology of American Sign
Language, language and identity, language policy, crosslinguistic aspects of signed
languages and ASL literature. NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF ASL OR LINGUISTICS REQUIRED.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
Credit transferable: To be determined
General Ed. Credit: To be determined
Find out more and enroll in classes at www.mpc.edu! INTRODUCTION TO SIGNING AND THE DEAF COMMUNITY
1 unit :: LG-P/NP :: 1 hour lecture
Curious about ASL and the Deaf community? This course introduces students to myths and
concepts about language, culture, and disability, and how they apply or don’t apply to Deaf
people and signed languages. Intended for students considering whether to learn ASL, for
families and friends of Deaf people, and the general public. You will not learn ASL, but you
will learn about ASL!
Prerequisites: None
Credit transferable: To be determined
General Ed. Credit: To be determined