Libras para a Área Jurídica - Aula Gratuita de Libras

Summary

This video lesson introduces key signs in Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) for the legal field, aiming to assist legal professionals, interpreters, and those who work with the deaf community. The instructor covers essential terms like 'lawyer,' 'judge,' 'process,' 'audience,' 'guilt,' and 'verdict,' demonstrating the appropriate signs. The lesson also includes tips on gender-specific signs, usage in legal contexts, and how to construct basic sentences. Viewers are encouraged to practice the signs, revisit the lesson, and explore further resources for a deeper understanding.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video teaches basic legal signs in Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) for professionals working in the legal field.
• 😀 One key legal sign taught is 'lawyer' (advogado), which can be signed with a 'D' shape and puffed cheeks, though it's not mandatory to puff the cheeks.
• 😀 The sign for 'judge' (juiz) involves the hand in a specific position, and the gender is shown by modifying the sign to either 'male judge' or 'female judge' (juíza).
• 😀 'Judging' or 'judgment' (julgar) is a related sign that uses the same hand shape, showing the decision-making process in a legal context.
• 😀 The sign for 'process' (processo) involves forming a 'C' with one hand and 'compressing' it while the other hand is open.
• 😀 For 'audience' (audiência), the sign uses two fingers in a specific forward motion, which differentiates it from other signs like 'assistance' (assistência).
• 😀 The sign for 'defendant' (réu) has two variations, one using a letter 'C' to indicate guilt, and the other just pointing to the individual.
• 😀 'Decision' (decisão) in Libras involves a 'D' sign placed near the forehead, followed by a downward motion with the hand.
• 😀 The sign for 'guilty' (culpado) involves a hand movement similar to the letter 'C' but opened to touch the forehead, and it also has a variation.
• 😀 'Innocent' (inocente) is signed with an 'L' shape and a downward motion across the forehead, representing neutrality or innocence in legal terms.
• 😀 The sign for 'penalty' (pena) represents punishment and involves mimicking the gesture of placing someone in a 'punishment' or 'societal castigation' position.
• 😀 The sign for the 'Supreme Court' (Supremo Tribunal) involves moving the hands to emphasize the 'supreme' aspect and incorporating the sign for 'court' (tribunal).
• 😀 The video suggests that learners should practice by creating sentences with the new legal signs, reinforcing their understanding through context.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the lesson in this video?

The main focus of the lesson is to teach key signs in Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) related to the legal and judicial context, helping people in legal fields communicate with the deaf community.

Why is the instructor not considering certain signs as mandatory in Libras?

The instructor mentions that some signs, like 'advogado' (lawyer), are not mandatory to be performed in a specific way (e.g., inflating the cheeks). It's more about individual preference, and both methods are accepted.

What is the sign for 'advogado' (lawyer) in Libras?

The sign for 'advogado' (lawyer) involves using the letter D in the alphabet, inflating the cheek, and making a circular motion with the hand.

How is the sign for 'juiz' (judge) different depending on the gender?

The sign for 'juiz' (judge) involves a specific hand configuration. If the judge is male, the sign is made with a male identifier, and if female, the sign includes the female identifier, with 'juíza' being the sign for a female judge.

What does the sign for 'processo' (process) look like?

To sign 'processo' (process), the letter C is shaped and slightly squished before turning the hand, with the other hand open, to demonstrate the action of processing.

What is the difference between 'audiência' (audience) and 'assistência' (assistance) in Libras?

'Audiência' (audience in a legal context) involves moving the hands forward, while 'assistência' (assistance) is signed by moving the hands backward, often used for non-legal contexts like in sports or events.

What are the two variations of the sign for 'réu' (defendant)?

The two variations for 'réu' (defendant) include one where a 'C' shape is placed above the person’s head, representing guilt, and another simpler version where the sign is made directly in front of the person, implying 'defendant.'

How is 'decisão' (decision) signed in Libras?

'Decisão' (decision) is signed by forming the letter D with one hand and placing the fingertip on the middle of the forehead, followed by a downward movement that transitions into an 'A' shape.

What is the sign for 'culpado' (guilty), and how does it differ from 'culpa' (blame)?

'Culpa' (blame) is signed by placing a 'C' shape in front of the forehead, while 'culpado' (guilty) is a similar sign but involves opening the 'C' and positioning it slightly away from the forehead.

What does the sign for 'inocente' (innocent) mean in the context of a trial?

'Inocente' (innocent) is signed with the letter L shape placed above the head and then moved downward while mimicking a fish-like mouth, symbolizing innocence or neutrality in a legal context.

How is 'pena' (sentence or penalty) represented in Libras?

'Pena' (sentence) is represented by positioning the hand to resemble a person kneeling, as if being placed in punishment, reflecting the legal concept of penalty.

What is the sign for 'Supremo Tribunal' (Supreme Court) in Libras?

'Supremo Tribunal' (Supreme Court) is signed by pulling the hand back several times to indicate a supreme or top-level entity, followed by the sign for 'tribunal' (court), which is done by mimicking a judgment motion.