Regional Language variation

Variation

100

What does this sign mean (5 Claw on shoulder)

a) BOSS b) OUTSIDE

200

Give two Examples of FAVORITE and tell us where they are used

a) FAVORITE on chin (used in Wisc) b) FAVORITE bent V on temple (Used in Minn)

300

Give two ways to sign IPHONE

a) I-P-H-O-N-E b) I near ear

Variation

100

What are three signs Black ASL uses that are different then ASL?

a) SCHOOL b) BOSS c) FLIRT

200

What are two ways to sign DOG and where is each sign used?

a) DOG (D-O-G)-Wisc b) DOG (looks like a dog ear)-East Coast

300

Give some examples of EARLY

a) E-A-R-L-Y b) EARLY from nose c) EARLY from hand d) EARLY LL from chest

400

Give some examples of BIRTHDAY

a) BIRTHDAY (from chin to chest) b) BIRTHDAY (BORN-DAY) c) BIRTHDAY (Pull-ear)

History

100

What caused regional language variation?

When the Pilgrims arrived here in America, people migrated to different parts of the country, causing isolation from other communities, therefor developing their own words, and ways of saying/signing things. Interesting fact: Sign variation is said to have skipped Michigan, because of the difference in elevation.

200

What is one difference between Martha's Vineyard and Al-Sayyid?

Martha's Vineyard had the influence of a spoken language that surrounded them, Al-Sayyid does not have influence from other languages.

300

Name one of the four linguists who started the research of regional variation in sign language?

a) Nancy Frishberg b) James woodward c) Carol Erting d) Susan DeSantis

Mystery ?s

100

How many spoken/ signed languages are there?

~5,000 Spoken Languages and ~300 Signed Languages

200

What are two ways to sign TELEPHONE Bonus(20points): What is the reason for the difference in these two signs?

a) TELEPHONE (Y-near ear) b) TELEPHONE (one hand on ear, one hand on mouth)