Carmel Grehan

Assistant Professor in Deaf Studies

Research Interests

My main interest is mapping the Common European Framework of References (CEFR) to signed languages, particularly for the teaching and learning.  I also have an interest in curriculum development and assessment.  My other interest is the linguistics of ISL and the language variation especially the womens’ signs.

Selected Publications

• A Common European Framework for Sign Language Curricula? D-Sign(ing) a Curriculum Aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference in Maria Mertzani (ed), SIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING AND LEARNING Papers from the Ist Symposium in Applied Sign Linguistics Centre for Deaf Studies, University of Bristol, 2010. (Lorraine Leeson and Carmel Grehan)
• Deaf students’ views on access to public examinations at Second Level in Patrick McDonnell (ed) Deaf Studies in Ireland: Deaf Studies in Ireland: An Introduction, Colewall, UK, Douglas McLean 2004
• To the Lexicon and Beyond: The Effect of Gender on Variation in Irish Sign Language in Mieke Van Hereweghe and Myriam Vemeerbergen, (eds) To the Lexicon and Beyound: Sociolinguistics in European Deaf Studies, Washington DC, Galluadet University Press, 2004 (Lorraine Leeson and Carmel Grehan
• Is There a Poverty in the Deaf Community? Report on the interviews of randomly selected members of the Deaf Community in Ireland to determine the extend of poverty within the Community, Irish Deaf Society, 2002 [Carmel Grehan and John Bosco Conama].

Teaching/Supervision

I teach in the undergraduate teaching  ISL, using a curriculum aligned to the CEFR.  The other module I also cover is Curriculum Planning and Teaching Methods.  I am a coordinator of Bachelor in Deaf Studies (Junior Freshman) programme. 

Carmel Grehan on the TCD Research Support System

Contact Details

Centre for Deaf Studies
Room No 123
First Floor
7 - 9 South Leinster Street
Trinity College
Dublin 2

Telephone: +353 1 896 4370 (reception)

Email: cgrehan@tcd.ie