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What is NZSL?
What is NZSL?
What is the preferred term used by NZSL community members to describe themselves?
What is the preferred term used by NZSL community members to describe themselves?
What percentage of deaf children have deaf parents and acquire NZSL from birth as a native language?
What percentage of deaf children have deaf parents and acquire NZSL from birth as a native language?
What is NZSL?
What is NZSL?
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What is the difference between 'Deaf' and 'deaf' in the context of the NZSL community?
What is the difference between 'Deaf' and 'deaf' in the context of the NZSL community?
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How do most deaf children in New Zealand acquire NZSL?
How do most deaf children in New Zealand acquire NZSL?
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Study Notes
NZSL Overview
- NZSL stands for New Zealand Sign Language.
Self-Identification
- The preferred term used by NZSL community members to describe themselves is "Deaf" (with a capital 'D').
Language Acquisition
- A small percentage of deaf children, approximately 5-10%, have deaf parents and acquire NZSL from birth as a native language.
Language and Community
- In the context of the NZSL community, 'Deaf' (with a capital 'D') refers to a cultural identity, whereas 'deaf' (with a lowercase 'd') refers to the audiological condition of hearing loss.
NZSL Acquisition
- Most deaf children in New Zealand acquire NZSL through their interactions with the Deaf community, schools, and social services, rather than from their parents.
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Discover the Beauty of New Zealand Sign Language with Our Quiz! Test Your Knowledge and Learn Fascinating Facts About This Official Language of the Deaf Community. From Basic Signs to Cultural Insights, Explore the World of NZSL and Enhance Your Understanding of Deaf Culture. Challenge Yourself Now!
