Chosun University Publishes "Nongsaehoe and Nongmunhwa" on the Lives and Culture of the Deaf Community

Mini book cover of "Nongsaehoe and Nongmunhwa".

The Language Convergence Research Institute at Chosun University announced on April 29 that it has published a mini book titled "Nongsaehoe and Nongmunhwa," which captures the lives and culture of the Deaf community.

The mini book, published on April 25, defines the Deaf as a "linguistic minority" with a unique language and culture. It features Deaf individuals sharing their own stories and perspectives, providing a multifaceted look at the realities of the Deaf community.

"Nongsaehoe and Nongmunhwa" consists of three parts: Part 1, a discussion titled "Deaf People Speak about the Deaf"; Part 2, four pieces of traditional Deaf humor commonly shared within the Deaf community; and Part 3, columns offering perspectives from Deaf individuals on topics such as education, family, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

The publication of this mini book is particularly meaningful in that it allows Deaf individuals to construct their own narratives in their own language. Through this, readers are expected to gain a deeper understanding of Deaf culture and to reflect on practical ways for the Deaf community, as a linguistic minority, and the hearing community to coexist.

Choi Youngju, director of the Language Convergence Research Institute at Chosun University, stated, "I hope this book serves as a stepping stone for changing social perceptions, so that Deaf people are recognized not as recipients of help from society, but as agents who lead their own culture."

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