Literatura surda em L2 por alunos surdos: português em foco

Abstract

Deaf literature, developed from bibliographic research and focusing on the process, deserves central interest, considering the important issue of the existence of two languages, such as Libras and Portuguese, in the process of creating narratives by deaf people, in Libras . Theories on the subject have two main authors: Sutton-Spence (2021) and Karnopp (2012, 2008). The justification for this research is to present the difficulties of deaf students in reading in their second language, Portuguese, requiring support from the school and parents and the development of research to help families and the school to improve performance in Portuguese. It is important to highlight that the mother tongue (L1) is sign language, prompting reflection around the research question: Why don't parents and school encourage reading in their second language? Literature should be seen from the perspective of respect for the acquisition of the first language, sign language, and the second language, Portuguese, with a focus on reading and writing, expanding the abilities of a learner to produce statements, tell stories, and encourage students deaf people to be interested in all skills, practicing and exercising.