ERIC Number: ED653642
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 170
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ISBN: 979-8-3824-6814-3
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Sign Language Planning and Policy for Saudi Arabia
Bader Alomary
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Lamar University - Beaumont
Saudi Arabian Sign Language (SASL) is indigenous to Saudi Arabia and is used throughout the kingdom by Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) people, their families and friends, educators, interpreters, and allies. In Saudi Arabia, most people are not aware that sign languages are full and complete languages; therefore, SASL is a natural language that developed among Deaf Saudis and is based in their culture. This language is a minority language that benefits the DHH population, especially young DHH children, as it is fully accessible, allows the establishment of neurolinguistic brain areas, leads to academic achievement and effective social emotional development. Appropriate language planning and policy access for DHH people will lead to these positive outcomes and improve their lives, making them productive Saudi citizens. This paper presents and explores sign language planning and policy challenges in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Considering Ruiz's language policy framework regarding language orientations, a document analysis, interviews, and an autoethnographic study were used to guide these issues for SASL and Saudi DHH people. Sign language planning and policy findings support and enhance the Saudi Arabia Vision 2030, the long-term plan for social, economic, and educational reform in the Kingdom, including Saudi DHH people. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Sign Language, Foreign Countries, Educational Policy, Deafness, Hearing Impairments, Educational Planning
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Saudi Arabia
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