Question

Speech on culture for 2 minutes for ASL

Answer 1

Friends, I wish to say a few words about "Culture".  It is vast topic really. But I will say a little of what I know.

Introduction : what is it and what do we understand by saying culture

       Culture comprises of all the good ways of living of people in a civilization.  Culture consists of the beliefs, customs, traditions, ethical and moral values of groups of persons.  People with similar culture live together in general.  People of a region have a culture that evolves over many decades.

       Culture also means various performing arts like dance, instrumental music, singing, painting, drama, creating writing, craft making, debating, elocution and many more.  These are often characteristic of a civilization.

Continuing on :

       Culture of a person means the way a person speaks, behaves, responds to various incidents and the conduct of the person including his manners.  Culture has a very important impact on the growth of a person or a society.  When there is no culture, people in the society do not have a common understanding of what is good and what is not good.

   Our culture tells us what practices, if we follow, will enable us to live better in our region.  Nowadays, the fast growing India has adopted several cultures and has forgotten many of its traditions and cultures.  The olden traditions and value systems are being forgotten and new values systems are coming in from all parts of the world.  This may be good for some Indians. But respecting one's own culture and upholding is be our responsibility.

   The culture is changing from village and small town living style to city and apartment in micro families, shopping malls, pubs, cinemas, entertainment etc. 

conclusion :

   Often we try to praise western culture and insult our own.  Our culture gives us a great identity.  Be proud of it. Protect it and uphold it.

Answer 2

• I will write a speech on culture for two minutes in American Sign Language. This will help me understand the culture of the United States better. It will also help me communicate with the deaf community better. I will start this speech with a background about American Sign Language.
• American Sign Language (ASL) is an international language developed in the United States in the 18th century. ASL is sometimes referred to as sign language, but that term also encompasses those who use other, similar, non-American languages, such as Deaf Spanish or Italian, to communicate. American Sign Language (ASL) is one of three additional sign languages that are recognized as official by the American Association of Sign Language Interpreters (AASLI).
• Since the early 1800s, American Sign Language has been used primarily as a means of communicating to the deaf, but American Sign Language is also used by hearing people to convey meaning above and beyond what English can express.
• There are many deaf people who use American Sign Language to communicate with those who are able to hear. Some deaf people who are not fluent in spoken English have no other way to communicate.
• American Sign Language is used by the Deaf community as a major mode of communication, and three-quarters of all deaf people in the United States have learned to sign.
• Generally, American Sign Language is used in conjunction with American English, although it can be used independently.