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First we need to consider whether or not you mean a Foreign language to a speaking person or a Foreign language to a signing person in a different country that you.
A SIGNING PERSON TO ANOTHER SIGNING PERSON:
It depends. If you are speaking American sign language to someone who speaks a different sign language, then yes. However if you are speaking ASL (American Sign Language) to someone American, it won't be.
Here is a list of European sign languages (taken from: www.signtogether.co.uk)
Armenian Sign Language
Austrian Sign Language "?sterreichische Geb?rdensprache" (?GS)
Belgian-French Sign Language "Langue des Signes de Belgique Francophone" (LSFB)
British Sign Language (BSL)
Bulgarian Sign Language
Catalan Sign Language (or "Catalonian Sign Language") "Llengua de Signes Catalana" (LSC)
Croatian Sign Language (Croslan) "Hrvatskog Znakovnog Jezika" (HZJ)
Czech Sign Language "Česk? znakov? jazyk" (CZJ)
Danish Sign Language "Tegnsprog"
Dutch Sign Language "Nederlandse Gebarentaal" (NGT), also commonly known as "Sign Language of the Netherlands" (SLN)
Estonian Sign Language "Eesti viipekeel"
Finnish Sign Language "Suomalainen viittomakieli" (SVK)
Flemish Sign Language "Vlaamse Gebarentaal" (VGT)
French Sign Language "Langues des Signes Fran?ais" (LSF)
German Sign Language "Deutsche Geb?rdensprache" (DGS)
Greek Sign Language "Ελληνική Νοηματική Γλώσσα" (GSL)
Hungarian Sign Language "Magyar jelnyelv"
Icelandic Sign Language "T?knm?l"
Irish Sign Language (ISL)
Italian Sign Language "Lingua dei Segni Italiana" (LIS)
Lithuanian Sign Language "Lietuvių gestų kalba"
Maltese Sign Language "Lingwi tas-Sinjali Maltin" (LSM)
Northern Ireland Sign Language (NISL)
Norwegian Sign Language "Tegnspr?k" (NSL)
Polish Sign Language "Polski Język Migowy" (PJM)
Portuguese Sign Language "L?ngua Gestual Portuguesa" (LGP)
Russian Sign Language "Russkii Zhestovyi Iazyk"
Spanish Sign Language "Lengua de signos espa?ola" (LSE)
Swedish Sign Language "Svenskt teckenspr?k" (TSP)
Swiss-French Sign Language "Langage Gestuelle"
Swiss-German Sign Language "Deutschschweizer Geb?rdensprache" (DSGS)
Turkish Sign Language "T?rk İşaret Dili" (TİD)
Valencian Sign Language "Llengua de Signes en la Comunitat Valenciana" (LSCV)
---- A SIGNING PERSON TO A NON-SIGNING PERSON: No. Sign language is a language that is simply a different way of communicating the spoken word of the country's language where the signing person resides. They are the same language, just delivered differently.
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What colleges and universities do not accept American sign language for the foreign language requirement?
Some colleges and universities may not accept American Sign Language (ASL) for foreign language requirements due to traditional views on what constitutes a foreign language. It's best to check with each institution directly to determine their specific policies regarding ASL as a foreign language credit.
Is ASL part of a foreign language?
American Sign Language (ASL) is a distinct language with its own grammar and syntax, used primarily within the Deaf community in the United States and parts of Canada. While it is not considered a foreign language, learning ASL is similar to learning any other language in terms of vocabulary and communication skills.
Is learning sign language easy?
Like any language, learning sign language can vary in difficulty depending on the individual. It typically requires practice, repetition, and immersion in the language to become fluent. However, many people find sign language to be a rewarding and valuable skill to learn.
Why should sign language be considered a communication barrier?
Sign language should not be considered a communication barrier; rather, it is a unique and valuable form of communication. Just like spoken languages, sign language allows for effective communication and expression among those who use it. It is important to recognize and respect different forms of communication, including sign language.
Why is spoken language real but not ASL?
Spoken language is considered "real" because it is the primary mode of communication for most people. ASL (American Sign Language) is also a real and valid language, but it is often not considered as such due to misconceptions or lack of understanding about sign languages. Both spoken language and sign language are linguistically complex and equally valid forms of communication.
