Deaf History
What countries signed language has the largest influence on American Sign Language?
French Sign Language (LSF)
What is one sign that uses the A handshape?
Examples-
SWEETHEART, SET-UP, SURGERY, ARMY, HAT, etc.
What famous deaf actor, activist, and model presented here at Lamar University in 2017?
Nyle Dimarco
Reagan works with two Cardinal Communities, ASL and what other CC?
First-Gen
When was the American School for the Deaf founded?
1817
What 2 signs use the open 8/25 handshapes?
Examples-
SMART, LUCKY, EVENT, SENSITIVE, TOUCH, COMPUTER, etc.
How many floors does our library on campus have?
8
T/F
ASL is the largest Cardinal Community on campus.
True
How did the Milan Conference of 1880 impacted deaf education?
It banned the use of signed languages and focused only on oral methods.
What three signs use the B handshape?
Examples-
PANTS, BOOTS, PLAN, BED, ROOM, LAPTOP, TABLE, etc.
What year was Lamar University founded?
1923
What was Reagan's major before she became an ASL teaching major?
Audiology
Who was the first deaf president of Gallaudet University?
I. King Jordan
What is an example of a minimal pair that shares all parameters except for handshape?
Examples-
GROUP/FAMILY
SMART/FOR
PURPLE/BLUE
What are the two mascots of Lamar University named?
Big Red and Lu
Where are all the places Amanda works?
Refer to Amanda
Who is credited with being "the first teacher of the deaf" in 1550?
Pedro Ponce de Leon
What seven handshapes are universal in all signed languages? (Hint- has special acronym)
BASCO-15
What are all the dorm halls at Lamar University called? (Hint- there are 5 total)
Combs, Gentry, Morris, Monroe, and Campbell
Reagan is doing undergraduate research this summer. What topic is she researching?
Signed Exact English use for deaf education in American public schools.