Deaf Culture
What is the definition of deaf?
Partially or completely lacking in the sense of hearing
What is an iconic sign
Some signs resemble the meaning behind the sign
A WH-sign goes where in a sentence?
At the end
Name 3 iconic signs
Open/close door
Turn on/off lights
To jump
To stand
To sit down
Deafness is not considered to be an overwhelming _____________ or _______________
Handicap or disability
What is directionality
The change in a sign based on the way it was moved
Where in the sentence does time go?
At the beginning
Name 3 directional signs
To move
Help
Ask
Need
To give
What is Deaf Culture?
The shared experience of deaf people that has its own values, social norms, a unique history, rich tradition of storytelling and poetry
What is the WH-face?
Resembles the Question-Maker and is used when uncertain,unclear,asking questions
Gloss the sentence: What is your favorite color?
Your favorite color what you?
What are some visual signals that Deaf people use
Doorbells
Fire alarms
Phone
Smoke alarms
What can cause deafness?
Illness, heredity, damage from exposure from loud noises, age, damage to the inner/middle/outer ear
What is the signed question mark?
It is used to emphasize that a question has been asked and that the signer expects a response.
Gloss the sentence: I took a trip to Africa last year.
Last year trip to Africa I took
Name 3 variation signs
Days of the week
Bathroom
Test/quiz
Why
Halloween
What is the difference between Deaf and deaf?
Deaf=culture and community
deaf=medical term
How are closing signals used?
Allow you to ask specific questions to specific individuals.
Gloss the sentence: I don't remember what we learned in ASL last week.
Last week we learned in ASL I don't remember what
The Deaf community has been labeled as what?
Deaf and Dumb
Deaf-mute
Handicapped
Disabled
Abnormal