EPISODE · Oct 15, 2024 · 13 MIN
Taiwan Sign Language: The Nation’s Unspoken Linguistic Treasure (ft. Fanghuai Ku) | #InTaiwanWeSpeak
from In Taiwan We Speak · host Oleksandr Shyn
Did you know that Taiwan Sign Language (TSL) is part of the Japanese Sign Language family and is entirely distinct from the sign languages used in China, the US, and other parts of the world? In this episode, we are joined by Fanghuai Ku, founder of the Signing Village Workshop and a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), who is proficient in both TSL and American Sign Language. Join us as we delve into the fascinating genealogy of TSL, its dialectal variations, and its significance for Taiwan’s Deaf community. Find #InTaiwanWeSpeak on: 🎧 Your podcasts 🎙️ YouTube For engaging updates and video snippets, follow us on: 📸 Social channels Come back for new episodes every Tuesday at 21:00 (Taipei, GMT+8). Please give us feedback and share the podcast with others to help mainstream the conversation.
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Did you know that Taiwan Sign Language (TSL) is part of the Japanese Sign Language family and is entirely distinct from the sign languages used in China, the US, and other parts of the world? In this episode, we are joined by Fanghuai Ku, founder of the Signing Village Workshop and a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), who is proficient in both TSL and American Sign Language. Join us as we delve into the fascinating genealogy of TSL, its dialectal variations, and its significance for Taiwan’s Deaf community. Find #InTaiwanWeSpeak on: 🎧 Your podcasts 🎙️ YouTube For engaging updates and video snippets, follow us on: 📸 Social channels Come back for new episodes every Tuesday at 21:00 (Taipei, GMT+8). Please give us feedback and share the podcast with others to help mainstream the conversation.
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