American Sign Language Test #1

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True

(T/F) A perfectly acceptable sign in one signed language may be an obscenity in another signed language

False

(T/F) A two-handed non-symmetrical sign used two hands with the same handshake which create a mirror image

True

(T/F) ASL has gestural/kinetic accents, differences in visual intonation

True

(T/F) ASL has regional accents or variations in sign production

False

(T/F) ASL is a form of English in picture and pantomime form

True

(T/F) ASL is a modern, living and ever changing language that continues to evolve

True

(T/F) ASL is used in underwater communication

True

(T/F) Active listening behaviors such as nodding and responding, are important parts of signed conversation

True

(T/F) After the opening, gender is always signed first when identifying person that is present

True

(T/F) Connection in the Deaf community are very important

True

(T/F) Deaf culture is considered more blunt than American Hearing Culture

True

(T/F) Eye contact is a cultural behavior used by deaf people during signed interactions

False

(T/F) Fingerspelling is not an essential component of sign language communications

True

(T/F) Gallaudet University is the only Deaf liberal arts university in the world

False

(T/F) Gallaudet University was established in 1964

True

(T/F) If one of the five parameters of correct production is done incorrectly, it will change the meaning of the sign

False

(T/F) If someone is unknowingly blocking your view of conversation you must get up and move to clear your site line

False

(T/F) Is it considered rude to walk through two people in a sign conversation

True

(T/F) It is important to nod your head when affirming information

True

(T/F) It is important to shake your head when negating information

False

(T/F) Non-manual markers/behaviors are not an important part of ASL

True

(T/F) The sign concept "OH I SEE" is used to acknowledge information and is considered to be an active listening behavior

False

(T/F) There is only one form of sign language that is used throughout the world

True

(T/F) Thumb placement is very important in correct production of first letters

False

(T/F) Using English in the classroom will help you develop ASL skills

True

(T/F) When learning ASL a student should also develop a respect for the Deaf Community and their culture

True

(T/F) When passing closely between several groups of signers, you should avoid tapping people to move aside as this will interrupt conversation

False

(T/F) When seeing a signed conversation in public, it is okay to watch

Altering Device

Technology that used alternate means such as lights or vibration to indicate environmental sounds

Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet

Travelled to Europe in search of educational methodology for the deaf

D

A politically correct term to referring to a group of people that have a hearing loss and belong to a cultural group A. Deaf and dumb B. Hearing impaired C. Deaf Mute D. Deaf

Iconic Signs

A sign when seen/known creates an image in the listeners mind

Arbitrary Signs

A sign when seen/known has no correlation to meaning of the sign

Fist Letters

A, E, I, O, S, T, M, N

A

American Sign Language is a hybrid of an indigenous sign language and? A. French Sign Language B. German Sign Language C. British Sign Language D. Latin Sign Language

B

American Sign Language is? A. A shortened form of English B. A unique language with grammatical rules C. A language of pictures and pantomime D. A type of Morse Code

Regina Olson Hughes

Artist featured at the Smithsonian Institute

1. if a deaf person comes in late, he/she has to explain why 2. seating arrangement- circle because sign language is visible 3. eye contact with teacher at all times 4. shares important informations that might be valuable to the whole group

Compare and contrast the features of a deaf classroom and a hearing classroom. (Deaf Classroom)

1. sit in rows 2. take notes with eyes down -less eye contact 3. late student didn't want to disturb other students/ lecture and didn't explain why he was late 4. teachers lecture and students listen (spoken english)

Compare and contrast the features of a deaf classroom and a hearing classroom. (Hearing Classroom)

B, R, K, L

Double letters that bounce

N, F, T, D, M

Double letters that repeat

E, O, A

Double letters thats always slide

1960s

Era ASL was recognized as a language

Andrew Foster

Established 31 school for the Deaf in America

When signing to another person, you have to realize that your signs are backwards to them and have to change them so they can read them correctly

Explain in your own words what Signers Perspective means?

Non-Manual Markers/Signals

Facial expressions, head movements and pauses

Laurent Clerc

First deaf teacher in USA

April 15, 1817

First school for the deaf opened in USA

Alice Cogswell

First student to enroll at the school for the deaf in Hartford

1884

Gallaudet University was founded

Attention-gettting strategies

Handwave, vibration, tap, lights, eye contact

Makes communication much more easier by using phones and computers, and in some cases those deaf individuals who might have a little bit of hearing left can use hearing aids to amplify the sound

How have advances in technology changed the lives of Deaf people?

Privacy is an important value to hearing people because of competitive nature

How is the concept of privacy different between Deaf and American Hearing culture?

Long, before TTY and other technology they took full advantage of the time they had because they wouldn't be able to talk to each other until their next meeting

How would you characterize "Deaf" goodbyes?

Hard of Hearing

Politically correct label to refer to people with hearing loss not belonging to a culture

Hearing Impaired

Politically incorrect label referring to people with a hearing loss

Numbers 11-12

Produced with a flicking motion

Numbers 13-15

Produced with extended fingers moving toward you twice

Numbers 1-5

Produced with palm orientation inward

Numbers 6-9

Produced with palm orientation outward

Topicalization

Raise brows, tilt head slightly, pause

Paul Hubbard

Responsible for origin of the football huddle

Abraham Lincoln

Signed the bill to establish Gallaudet University

Lower Eyebrows, Lean Forward, and Hold last sign until listener begins to answer

WH-Word questions ask: When asking these types of questions what non manual markers are required as grammatical markers?

Point to object, Draw Picture, List things in the category, Use opposites, Describe/Act out, Avoid Fingerspelling

What are the five culturally appropriate ways to ask for a sign that you do not know but wish to learn?

Handshape, Palm Orientation, Location, Movement, Non-Manual Markers

What are the five parameters of correct sign production?

Point at them, Gender, Raise brows and Lean in

What are the three ways in which to identify a person that is present?

Gesture, Mouth words, Write/Draw words

What are three strategies a Deaf person may use to facilitate communication

1. There used to not be technology where they could talk in between their meetings. 2. Have to plan their next meeting very specifically 3. Value of information sharing remains intact

What are two reasons for this leave taking ritual among deaf people?

A tendency for group members to help each other survive, Strong feelings of loyalty, And need to protect the whole group. Share information among each other (group oriented) -(chinese and deaf cultures)

What is a characteristic of collectivist culture? And Give an example of a group considered collectivist.

Independence and Self-reliance Rights of the individual are the first priority -(american culture)

What is a characteristic of individualist culture? And give an example of a group considered collectivist.

B

When distinguishing between two items in ASL you would? A. Pause slightly between each item B. Shift your shoulders slightly left and right C. Use your right hand for one and your left for the other D. This can't be done in ASL

D

When identifying a person one should remember to? A. Indicate gender with your brows raised B. Provide a brief description distinguishing that person from others C. Point and glance at the person D. All the above

First and last name, Hearing status, Where you are learning ASL, Who is your instructor, and Why you are learning ASL

When meeting a person that is deaf for the first time, you should be prepared to share the following what?

B

When negotiating a signing environment and passing between crowded room of signers you should? A. Tap people on the back to get their attention and ask them to move aside B. Gently press on someone's shoulders/upper back, so they can move aside without breaking their conversation C. Stand and wait until the path is clear for you to pass through D. Stop and wait to be acknowledged before walking through the conversation

D

When negotiating a signing environment and walking through a signed conversation you should? A. Wait for permission to walk through B. Run hurriedly through the conversation C. Walk through and stop to sign Excuse-Me to both people in the conversation D. Walk through with head slightly lowered while signing EXCUSE-ME

Gallaudet University

World's only liberal arts college for the dead, "Deaf Mecca"

Raise Eyebrows, Lean Forward, Hold last sign until listener begins to answer

Y/N Questions: When asking these types of questions what non manual markers are required?


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