Semiotics or Sign Language PDF

SEMIOTICS OR SIGN LANGUAGE OBJECTIVES At the end of this lesson, the students can: determine if semiotics or sign language; understand what is semiotics or sign language; and value the important of semiotics or sign language. SEMIOTICS SEMIOTICS Semiotics is a broad field that ana...

SEMIOTICS OR SIGN LANGUAGE OBJECTIVES At the end of this lesson, the students can: determine if semiotics or sign language; understand what is semiotics or sign language; and value the important of semiotics or sign language. SEMIOTICS SEMIOTICS Semiotics is a broad field that analyzes how meaning is created and communicated through signs and symbols. It’s a theoretical framework for understanding communication. SEMIOTICS Semiotics is a tool for understanding communication, but it’s not a language itself. SIGN LANGUAGE SIGN LANGUAGE Sign language is a complete language used by deaf and hard-of-hearing communities worldwide. It uses hand gestures, facial expressions, and body language to communicate. SIGN LANGUAGE Sign language has its own rules for word order, sentence structure, and grammar, just like any spoken language. IN SHORT: Semiotics analyzes how meaning is created and communicated. Sign language is a specific system for communicating meaning. INDEX - direct connection INDEX - direct connection An index is a sign that has a direct connection to the object it represents. It’s a sign that points to or indicates the presence of something else. The connection is not visual resemblance, but a cause- and-effect relationship. EXAMPLES: Smoke is an index for fire: The smoke is caused by the fire and directly points to its presence. Footprints in the sand are an index for someone walking there: The footprints are a result of someone walking, indicating their presence. ICON – resembling the object ICON – resembling the object An icon is a sign that resembles the object it represents. It’s a visual representation that is directly linked to the object’s appearance. ICON – resembling the object An icon is a sign that resembles the object it represents. It’s a visual representation that is directly linked to the object’s appearance. Icons are less common in sign language. While some signs are iconic, they are not the defining feature of the language. EXAMPLES: A picture of a cat: This is an icon for the concept of a cat because it visually resembles a cat. A drawing of a tree: This is an icon for the concept of a tree because it resembles a tree’s shape. SYMPTOM – arbitrary meaning SYMPTOM – arbitrary meaning A symptom is a sign that indicates the presence of something else. It’s a sign that is caused by something else and points to its existence. SYMPTOM – arbitrary meaning A symptom is a sign that indicates the presence of something else. It’s a sign that is caused by something else and points to its existence. Symptoms are not a primary feature of sign language in the same way they are in semiotics. Sign language doesn’t directly rely on signs that point to underlying causes like symptoms do. EXAMPLES: A fever is a symptom of illness: The fever is caused by the illness and indicates its presence. A cough is a symptom of a cold: The cough is caused by the cold and indicates its presence. SIGNAL SIGNAL Signal words are terms or phrases that indicate the relationship between ideas in a text. They help guide the reader through the content by signaling transitions, conclusions, comparisons, or contrasts. EXAMPLES: For example Moreover However As a result Furthermore In addition SYMBOL SYMBOL Symbols in language are characters, signs, or representations that convey specific meanings beyond their literal interpretation. They can include letters, punctuation marks, and other visual elements. EXAMPLES: FINGER SPELLING FINGER SPELLING Finger spelling is a method of spelling out words using hand gestures, typically employed in sign languages. Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a specific hand shape or position. It is often used to spell out proper nouns, technical terms, or words that don’t have a dedicated sign. FILIPINO SIGN LANGUAGE FILIPINO SIGN LANGUAGE Filipino Sign Language (FSL) is the national sign language of the Philippines, legally recognized in 2018 through The Filipino Sign Language Act. It is characterized as an understudied deaf community sign language in Southeast Asia, whose varieties are found at the national, local (community), and domestic (home) levels. BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE British Sign Language (BSL) is a rich and expressive visual-gestural language that serves as the primary means of communication for many Deaf individuals in the United Kingdom. Utilizing intricate hand movements, facial expressions, and body language, BSL allows users to convey complex thoughts, emotions, and concepts effectively. British Sign Language (BSL) Finger spelling Alphabet Finger spelling is the method to spell out names and places using hand signals and finger adjustments. IN CONCLUSION Sign language is a visual language that utilizes hand gestures, facial expressions, and body movements to communicate. There are many sign languages used around the world, with the most well-known being American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL) Thank You