Caminhos para implementação das políticas linguísticas da escrita de sinais

Abstract

This research discusses the implementation of linguistic policies for sign language writing in Brazil, considering that there is no legislation that regulates sign writing for Libras. Furthermore, we intend to verify with Libras professors the possibility of adopting a single sign writing system for Libras, since there are four proposals for sign writing systems in Brazil: SignWriting (SW), Sign Language Writing System (ELiS), Sign Language Writing System (SEL) and Sign Language Visogram Writing (VisoGrafia). The general objective of the research is to problematize the implementation of linguistic policies in relation to sign language writing in Brazil. The specific objectives are the following: a) Investigate the use and dissemination of the sign language writing system, from the perspective of sign writing professors. b) Discuss the officialization and standardization of a writing system and its implications in the different Libras writing contexts. c) Propose actions for the implementation of linguistic policy regarding sign writing in Brazil. The research questions are these: 1) What are the professors’ perception of the need to officialize a writing system? 2) How are language policies on sign writing presented in official documents and linguistic research? 3) How are sign writing systems widespread in Brazil? How can actions be developed to standardize and make a single sign writing system official in Brazil? This research is a case study that analyzes the perspective of professors from universities in the five regions of Brazil. Bibliographic and documentary research will also be adopted, as it is related to the objective of this research. The PPCs and syllabi of Letters: Libras courses were analyzed. Professors from UFAM, UFSC, UFPE, UFMG and UnB were interviewed. Interviewees argue that it is necessary to adopt a single sign writing system in Brazil, and this system must be disseminated in the various social, educational and information access spaces. All informants argue that the SignWriting system should be made official as the only sign writing system in Brazil, because it is the most widespread system in Brazil and the world. Finally, we present some actions for the implementation of the SignWriting system in Brazil.