Neuroscience Exam 2 Popular Media

The Atlantic article main point

Deaf people don’t necessarily want to hear, or be changed to fit in with hearing people

Deaf Culture (atlantic)

American Sign Language (ASL) is a cornerstone

Oralism

Aims to educate deaf children through use of oral speech and lip reading

Manualism

aims for primary use of ASL in Deaf education

Audism

The belief that being able to hear and speak is inherently better

Why do some people oppose oral focused education? (atlantic)

they believe it can undermine sign language and Deaf cultural identity.

Second International Congress on Education of the Deaf (atlantic)

a resolution was passed that banned sign language in schools, in an effort to encourage spoken language skills

What criticism did activists make of the AGB?(atlantic)

large coalition of companies that stand to benefit from the sale of cochlear implants.

main conflict of article (atlantic)

if deafness should be understood mainly as a disability or as a culture.

Main Idea (Bloomberg)

cochlear implants can be life changing, but it doesn’t restore natural hearing perfectly

Why are cochlear implants sometimes madenning (Bloomberg)

they can be frustrating because the sound unnatural and hearing difficulties are still present

why does adjustment happen

the brain needs time to learn to interpret the signals produced by the implant

what does a cochlear implant do?

surgically implanted device that converts sound into electrical signals that stimulate the auditory nerve, allowing the brain to interpret sound

main parts of cochlear implants

Microphone: Picks up sounds from the environment

Speech processor: Processes sounds and converts them into coded signals

Transmitter and coil: Sends the signals through the skin to internal implant

Receiver-stimulator receives the signals and converts into electrical impulses

electrode array sends electrical impulses to auditory nerve through the cochlea

How do the articles present deafness differently

the atlantic explores deafness as both a medical condition and a cultural identity. Bloomberg View emphasizes the experience and limitations of hearing technology

What communication methods does the Alexander Graham Bell Association advocate?

the AGB emphasizes listening and spoken language. Its approach includes developing listening skills, speaking, lip-reading, and using hearing technology, including cochlear implants

is deafness a trait or disability

Either depending on person or context

• Trait or cultural identity: deaf people may identify with Deaf culture and use ASL as their primary language.

• as a disability: Hearing loss can create barriers to communication, particularly in environments designed for hearing people.