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Join our workshop as we explore the synergy of head movements and non-manual markers in sign language interpreting. This session offers tools and insights to help you recognize how head movements can contribute meaning and cohesion to a message. We’ll also examine how those visual elements enhance deeper, more nuanced communication within the Deaf community. Together, we’ll look at ways to develop a clearer understanding of effective head movements that can enhance your interpreting. Elevate your awareness, refine your skills and, and grow your confidence– don’t miss this opportunity to learn and be inspired!
Objectives:
This workshop will identify different examples of head movements utilized in ASL, and we will explore why employing head movements lead to a richer, full bodied message brought over to the Deaf Client. Interpreters will be able to develop and retain specific head movements that they can then use in the interpreting field.
By the end of this workshop, participants will… By the end of this workshop, participants will…
- Identify and recognize head movements in ASL Identify and recognize head movements in ASL
- Understand why head movements are a necessary component in ASL, enabling nuanced expressions
- Develop a sense of understanding how to use specific head movements in their field of interpreting
Where: Zoom
When: October 27, 2026 – Tuesday: 4:00-6:00pm PST
0.2 RID PS CEU’s
PLEASE NOTE: All payments are final. NO REFUNDS will be provided.
