ASL 2 Midterm Study Guide
What NMS (non manual signal) always accompanies the sign FINISH?
Move your lips as if saying "fish"
What are the five parameters of an ASL sign?
NMS (non-manual sign), handshape, palm orientation, location, and movement
Are there signs for "Mr." & "Mrs."? (yes or no)
No
Can the classifier "B" represent a bug? (yes or no)
No
Gloss this, "No, I haven't gone scuba diving."
No, I late (slightly stick out tongue) experience S-C-U-B-A I.
What is I. King Jordan's famous statement?
"Deaf people can do anything... but hear."
What is the handshape for the sign RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL?
"I" handshape
DURING, in ASL, replaces what English words when talking about events?
"In" and "out"
Legend says that the sign for AMERICA comes from what?
"Log cabin"
In the ABC story, "The Haunted House," what does the F represent (2 f's used)?
"Signer looks around carefully"
In order to sign "I haven't" done something, what ASL sign replaces "haven't"?
"not yet" or late (slightly stick our tongue) experience
Federal Law requires equal access for all people (including Deaf people) to what two things?
1. information 2. services
What year was the first school for the Deaf established?
1817
What year was Gallaudet College founded?
1864
The football huddle was invented in
1892
What is a classifier story?
A classifier story is one in which the signer only uses a specified classifier to tell an entire story, something that cannot be done in English.
What is the handshape for the sign MAINSTREAM.
A five handshape
What are the six major forms of Literature of American Sign Language?
ASL Poetry, Classifier Stories, Hand Shape Rhymes, ABC stories, Number stories, Narratives
How do they start a race at the Deaflympics?
Starting cues are visual rather then audible, featuring lights rather than the sound of a starting pistol or whistle.
What is "Oral Literature?"
Stories preserved and passed down only by the act of storytelling.
What should you do when using an interpreter?
Talk directly to the Deaf person instead of saying "ask him" or "tell her" and make eye contact with the Deaf person, not the interpreter
How does ASL differentiate between past, present, and future?
Tense is formed by the addition of certain signs called tense markers to the beginning of a sentence that is understood to be in the past or future tense: Past: end their movement towards or over the shoulder Future: complete their movement ahead of the body The further back or forward a sign is completed correspond to the length of time into the past or future. Past: ago Present: now Future: will
Describe a mainstream program.
The Deaf student attends a local public school. If there are several Deaf students at the school, they may have their own teacher of the Deaf in a separate classroom, or may take the same classes as hearing students with an interpreter who provides access to the information.
When did the Deaflympics begin and how often is it?
The Deaflympics began in 1924 and it occurs every four years.
The following are all examples of what? (3-DAYS, AGE-5, 2-WEEKS-AGO)
The Rule of 9
What can CL: A represent?
The actions of one individual's legs or eyes, should be used when describing the body as a whole, as in laying down
What can CL:3 represent?
The actions of wheeled vehicles such as bicycles, cars, and motorcycles.
Where is the time spot and how is it used?
The area where most people where a watch is known as the time spot. Hold your non-dominant hand to create a base for your dominant hand with the number sign touching the time spot.
What's the difference in the two signs for poetry?
The two signs differentiate between poetry as provided by hearing culture and those produced by Deaf performers. Poetry: Deaf poets felt that the original sign did not fully capture the depth of expression that is part of ASL poetry. Express: myself/ let it out: became known as ASL Poetry
How do you sign "Mr. or Mrs."?
There are no signs for Mr. Mrs. or Miss in ASL. Titles like Mr. and Mrs. are used to show respect, so signing someone's name with a respectful facial expression achieves the same purpose.
Under what conditions do hearing students attend?
They are accepted each year if they can demonstrate fluency in ASL, to study for a semester as a visiting student, and many hearing graduate students pursue advanced degrees at Gallaudet.
Describe oral schools.
They believe that deaf people must learn to listen and speak in order to function in the "hearing world" and this rarely allows students to use sign language. They are small and private offering one on one instruction and support striving to train its deaf students to speak and listen by lipreading.
Give an example of an ASL sentence using CL:5
Thirty people going party
What is a popular way that Deaf people obtain equal access?
Through sign language interpreters
At schools for the Deaf, many students stay at school during the week and return home on weekends and vacations. (true or false)
True
Because classifiers have different meaning, it is important to identify the object being represented by a classifier? (true or false)
True
Give one example each of an occupation that uses the agent marker and one that doesn't use the agent marker.
Uses the agent marker: teacher, athlete, psychologist Does NOT use the agent marker: nurse, principal, coach
Gallaudet University is located in ____ (Washington State, Washington D.C., Hartford Connecticut)
Washington D.C.
Where are time signs placed in a sentence (beginning, middle, or end)?
beginning
How often is the Deaflympics?
every four years
Give an example of an initialized sign.
family
What can the Classifier CL:5 represent in ASL?
five or more people engaged in an activity or flocks of people
What is commonly used for equal access for Deaf people?
sign language interpreters are a popular way to obtain equal access
In the ABC story, "The Haunted House," what does the "F" represent?
signer looks around carefully
Give an example of a sign that uses the agent marker:
teacher
Give an example of a future tense marker
will or tomorrow
When signing about letter grades, how do you sign "GRADE"?
you fingerspell it
Gloss the sentence, "I have to go."
I must to-go
Write two ASL sentences that illustrate the use of DURING.
I play baseball during summer. I work during weekend.
There are usually several schools for the Deaf in every state. (true or false)
False
Other than math and science related signs, list an initialized sign.
Family, class, water
Name two Deaf football players and two deaf cheerleaders.
Football players: Bonnie Sloan and Kenny Walker Cheerleaders: Monna Vierra and Lisa Fishbein
In the sentence "Are you on the team?" what replaces "on the" in ASL?
In
Who invented the football huddle? When? Why?
In 1892, a Deaf student at Gallaudet University named Paul Hubbard invented the football huddle, He was concerned about opposing players being able to see his team's signs and planned plays, so he urged his teammates to huddle up.
What are the three maub options for educating Deaf people?
Manual method- attend a school for the Deaf where ASL is used Oral method- attend an oral school where the goals is to teach students how to speak Mainstream- send the Deaf student to attend a local public school
What can CL:1 represent?
An individual and its location, action, and manner; depicts up to five individuals engaged in the same action simultaneously refers to cylindrical objects as well as including logs and poles
Where are time signs usually placed in a sentence?
At the beginning
Where are time signs placed?
At the beginning, they come first in a sentence.
Why is it important to know all five parameters of every sign?
Because if one parameter is wrong, then the meaning of a sign can be drastically affected or even disappear and leave people trying to understand what's being signed.
What is conceptually accurate signing? Give an example.
Being able to distinguish between meanings and concepts of ideas and their signs. The sign to break is the literal breaking of an object in half, compared to the abstract meaning of taking a break.
I. King Jordan is most famous for what?
Being the first Deaf President of Gallaudet
How does ASL differentiate between past, present, and future?
By establishing tense using tense markers
What does the classifier CL:V represent?
CL: Bent V represents a pair of human legs in a seated position, animals, and insects.
What does CL:B represent?
CL:B represents large, flat objects. When CL:B is used as a flat surface and another classifier placed on top, it becomes CL: Base B. CL:B provides a bird's eye view of objects normally shown with CL:B if you were a passenger or driving the vehicle
What are some uses for the B classifier, CL:B?
Can be used to describe walking (body: wide/flat surfaces), walls of a room, a door open
What does the classifier CL:5 represent?
Many people, representing at least five or more people engaged in an activity such as walking. More people than can be easily counted. Flock to and go to (plural).
In ASL there are many signs for the word, "break" but to sign the correct sign, you need to be able to distinguish between meanings and concepts of ideas and their signs. This skill is known as:
Conceptually Accurate Signing
What does CRAZY-FOR and NOT CRAZY-FOR mean?
Crazy for and not crazy for are two ASL expressions that refer to a strong like or dislike towards an activity or person. Crazy for: reflects more intensity than LOVE IT Not crazy for: less impassioned than hate
What is the Agent Marker or What does it do?
Creates meaning of someone that something does
What does the Agent Marker do?
Creates the meaning of someone who does something, indicating a person who works as, or does, the meaning of the sign.
What are the three main options for educating deaf people?
a. manual method b. oral method c. mainstream
Who attends Gallaudet?
Deaf and hard of hearing students, a limited number of hearing undergraduate students if they can demonstrate fluency in ASL
Instead of signing "In the Spring" or "On the weekend" in ASL you use what sign?
During
Describe schools for the Deaf.
Environments in which students, teachers, and support staff generally use ASL. They have teams, dances, and extracurricular activities for students just like hearing individuals.
What does federal law require of all people?
Equal access to information and services for all people regardless of disability.
When was Gallaudet started and who signed the charter?
Gallaudet was founded in 1864 and chartered by President Abraham Lincoln
What are the five parameters of every sign?
Handshape, palm orientation, location, movement, non-manual signs
What is a classifier?
Handshapes that convey multiple meanings depending on their use and context; they reflect a class of shared characteristics.
Where was the first school for the Deaf established in the US?
Hartford, Connecticut
Where was the first school for the deaf established in the US?
Hartford, Connecticut
Gloss the sentence "Is he on the baseball team?"
He in baseball team?
What two signs combine to make the sign "NEIGHBORHOOD"?
Home + Area
Why is it important to know all five parameters of every sign?
It is important to know all five parameters of every sign because of you use an incorrect parameter it can change the meaning of the sign or make it disappear entirely which will confuse the person you are signing to.
What does Gallaudet University mean to the Deaf community?
It is the pride of the Deaf community and a beacon for Deaf individuals around the world denied educational opportunities in their home countries.
What is Gallaudet University?
It is the world's only liberal arts university specifically designed for Deaf and hard of hearing students
Time signs moving backwards, in the direction behind you, represent what tense?
Past tense
Where was the football huddle invented and why?
Paul Hubbard, a student at Gallaudet University, invented the football huddle because he was concerned with the opposing team seeing his team's signs and planned plays so he urged his team to huddle.
How do you sign a letter grade in ASL?
Place a letter onto the palm of your hand, when signing about letter grades in general fingerspell grade or grades
If no time sign is used, what tense is assumed?
Present tense is assumed
Who signed the charter for Gallaudet College?
President Abraham Lincoln
What does initialization mean?
Refers to meanings related to a particular not sign, seen as the sign for math.
Based on what you read and using your own opinions, what do you think the pros and cons of the three programs described (residential schools, oral schools, and mainstream programs)?
Residential schools: Pros: uses ASL Cons: none Oral schools: Pros: Learn how to lip read Cons: Takes longer to learn, more difficult, cannot use ASL Mainstream programs: Pros: be with other Deaf students, can get one on one instruction and support Cons: small amount of Deaf students to larger amount of hearing students so they may feel excluded
What is the main difference between the signs BUSY and BUISNESS?
The hand placement with there being greater movement for the sign business than the sign busy which uses a smaller movement of the hand instead of a full arm movement like business
What is mainstreaming?
When a Deaf student attends a local public school
Where is the Time Spot?
Where a person would typically wear a watch, on the wrist of the non-dominant hand.
Are hearing students accepted as undergraduates at Gallaudet University? (yes or no)
Yes
Can the classifier Bent "V" represent a bug?
Yes
Gloss the sentence, "Have you been scuba diving?" In the ASL version (gloss) above, do you use the sign "HAVE"
You experience scuba? No, you do not use the sign "have" because it is literal and indicates the possession of something.
Gloss the sentence, "Have you gone skydiving? (use ASL structure from this unit)
You experience skydiving?
