Office of Bilingual Teaching and Learning

Bilingual Resources

*This site is currently under construction.*

FAQ about ASL/English Bilingualism

  • Is ASL a bona fide human language?
  • Is ASL a legitimate vehicle for academic discourse?
  • Are there intrinsic benefits of bilingualism?
  • Does the federal government support bilingual institutions?
  • Does the federal government support institutions with specialized cultural perspectives?
  • Will deaf students with useable hearing (with or without cochlear implants) want to study ASL?
  • Will hearing students want to enroll in an ASL/English bilingual program?
  • Is there a benefit to society of understanding how language is created and used in a visual medium?
  • Bilingual Universities and links

    Bilingual Colleges and Universities

    Tribal Colleges and Universities

    Historically Black Colleges and Universities

    Education of the Deaf Act

    MSCHE Characteristics of Excellence


    Gallaudet Lectures and Workshops

    Culture and Language Lecture Series (CLLS)

    Forum on Linguistic Human Rights and the Future of Sign Language

    Visual Language Visual Learning  (VL2)

    Gallaudet University Inclusive Bilingualism Series (video- click here)

    CAEBER
    Bibliography, sorted by topic

    • Cognitive benefits in General
    • ASL/English acquisition in the Classroom
    • Bilingual teaching strategies
    • Bimodal bilingualism
    • Links to other resources

    There is a wealth of published resources on bilingualism and bilingual education. Some of the more relevant articles appear here. All are in Adobe PDF. If you need the free Adobe Reader program, click here.

    What is Inclusive Bilingualism?, by H-Dirksen Bauman

    Bilingualism and Multilingualism, by Richard Clément

    The Bilingual University--General Reflections on Its Origins, Mission, and Functioning: Higher Education in Europe, by Lewis Purser

    Three Variations on the Social Psychology of Bilinguality: Context Effects in Motivation, Usage and Identity, by Richard Clément, Kimberly A. Noels, and Peter D. MacIntyre

    Archives

     Archives photo

    About Gallaudet
    Administration
    Campus Photos
    Clerc Center
    Communications and Public Relations
    Contact Us
    Diversity
    Employment Opportunities
    Fast Facts
    GU Press
    Make an Online Gift
    Maps & Directions
    Mission & Goals
    Visitors Center
    Admissions
    English Language Institute
    Financial Aid
    Global Education and Scholar Services
    Graduate Admissions
    Graduate Orientation
    International Admissions
    Professional Studies
    Undergraduate Admissions
    Academics & Research
    Undergraduate Majors
    Graduate Programs
    Professional Studies & Outreach
    Academic Student Services
    Career Center
    Catalog & Course Info
    General Studies Program
    Honors Program
    International Student Services
    Library
    Gallaudet Research Institute
    Visual Language & Visual Learning
    Campus Life
    Athletics
    Bison Shop (bookstore)
    Campus Activities
    Commencement
    Food Services
    Intramurals
    Public Safety
    Residence Life
    Theatre Box Office
    Washington, D.C.
    Tools & Resources
    BISON
    Daily Digest
    Campus Directory
    Gallaudet Alert (subscribe)
    Help Desk
    Maps & Directions
    my.Gallaudet
    People @ Gallaudet
    Shuttle Bus
    Gallaudet University | 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002
    Copyright © 2013 Gallaudet University
    FacebookTwitterYouTube