“What had happened wuz…” Workshop
DATE: November 3, 2012
TIME: 10a-4p
ADDRESS: University of Houston
WEBSITE: http://uhworkshop1.eventbrite.com/
Workshop details:
This presentation will address the Spoken English as used by African Americans in conversational settings. This style of English, African American Vernacular English (AAVE), is often considered “slang” or “street-talk”. However, are you aware that research indicates it is a unique dialect of Standard English and that it has its own rules of grammar and syntax?
Attendees will learn about the main features of this dialect and engage in practice sessions to see how this dialect impacts the work of ASL interpreters. Plan on attending this workshop with an open mind and a fun spirit! DARS-DHHS CEUS will be awarded (.5).
Title: “What had happened wuz…” – A Revealing Look at the Idiomatic Language and SPoken English as used by African-Americans in conversation
NEW Date: Saturday, November 3, 2012
Time: 10a-4p
Location: UH Main Campus, Farish Hall
Presenter: Sharon G. Hill, MBA, BEI Master Level
Educational objectives:
After attending this workshop, attendees will have gained understanding of the following:
a) Knowledge of the two (2) leading theories regarding the origin of African American Vernacular English (AAVE);
b) Knowledge of at least 3 common myths and typical perceptions regarding AAVE as held by society;
c) Review of at least 30 common idiomatic expressions, sayings and phrases as used by the African-American community;
d) Skill development by analyzing the meaning of and then interpreting these idioms and sayings;
e) Standard “do’s and don’ts” when interpreting for African American consumers (Deaf and Hearing);
f) Increased awareness of how AAVE may impact African-American interpreters professionally.
CONTACT PERSON NAME: Sharon Hill
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
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