Research

Introduction with thesis

· Let me begin by asking whether you will permit me to make recordings of our discussion

· It is about an assignment I have been asked to conduct its research and give its findings.

· The research is about Deaf culture [Details about the study and topic follows]

· I will keep secrecy of all the information you will give. So, kindly be honest and open.

· At some point quotations are necessary but i will not use your full details if you are not interested

· All questions that I will ask pertaining the Deaf culture, I will be in a position to answer them myself.

· If you feel you cannot answer a certain question, please do not hesitate to decline.

· Kindly assist me in signing this release form.

I.        Who or what is the subculture?

· Which sub culture can you identify yourself in?

Can you say you are a deaf or physically challenged?

· In your own words, can you define or explain Deaf Subculture?

· Why do you think you belong to the deaf culture?

II.     What is the history/background?

· How was your life before?

· What were your interests?

· Did you ever knew that you belong to the def culture[ how/when did you know]

· Have you been happy with this kind of life?

· What do you like most?

III.   What are the core beliefs/practices/ideals?  What do they do together?  Subculture-specific language/jargon/uniform/dress?

· When did your heard about Deaf culture?

· How do you practice the ideals of deaf culture?

· As a a group how have you been fairing on?

· Do you think that you being a member if this culture makes you disadvantaged in anyway?

· Do you think you have been kind to each other as a community of deaf subculture?[explain how you relate]

· What has been your philosophy as the cultural members?

IV.  What do others think about them?

· How do you feel being a member of deaf culture?

· How have you been relating with non-members?

V.     What are current issues, problems, or concerns that are affecting the subculture now?

· Do you think your culture has been looked down upon in way or another?[explain]

· As members, have you encountered any challenges?[explain]

· What do you think it needs improvement in this culture?

· If you were told to advise someone who has not joined deaf culture and you think he/she belongs to this culture, what will you tell him/her?

· Any modernization do you wish it will transform the deaf Culture? [explain]

VI. How do social media and media come into play for this subculture?  How are they represented/misrepresented in the media?  How do they use social media for recruitment?  What are the key blogs/websites?  How are they portrayed in pop culture?

· How can you relate the social media and the deaf culture or sub-culture?

· Has it had any positive role or negative role in the general prospects of this culture?

· Have you personally used social media?[how?]

· What is the relationship between the Deaf culture and pop culture?[explain]

VII.  What is the subculture’s presence on campus?  In Chico?  Northern California?

 

· How do you rate the deaf subculture against other cultures in the campus?

· What is the approximate total representation on percentage of this culture in modern universities?

· What is your foreseeable future regarding the deaf culture , social life and growth?[explain]

For all these more remarks and answers, I appreciate your time. I have no more questions, unless if you have anything to add regarding the process. Is there anything more you need to know about me?