American Sign Language Test #1
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?