Fingerspelling
What is one rule of Fingerspelling?
palm orientation, sign space, dominant hand, no bouncing, no punching, eye contact
Sign "Please"
*sign for please
What is one way to get a Deaf person's attention?
Flashing lights, Wave, stomping/vibrations, tap on shoulder, getting another person
Who is Thomas Gallaudet?
The Father of American Sign Language - Brought sign language to the USA
Define Oralism
teaching students to speak and lip read without sign language
What are the 4 pairings of letters that share the same handshape?
J/I, K/P, H/U, G/Q
Sign "Meaning"
*Sign for meaning
Does facial expression matter? When? Why?
YES! ALWAYS! For further context and to display emotion.
What School did Laurent Clerc and Thomas Gallaudet open together?
Define Expressive Fingerspelling
Producing a sign or word - use of signing window, palm orientation, movement, eye contact etc.
List 4 things fingerspelling is used for in ASL
Names, Proper Nouns, Titles, Brands, clarification, specific concepts, Loan signs, abbreviations, acronyms if no sign exists, technological terms, profession bound terms, lexicalized signs
Sign "American Sign Language" -- not abbreviated version
*Sign for American Sign Language
Define "Deaf Culture"
The unique social, artistic, and linguistic practices of the Deaf community
Who is Alice Crogswell and why is she important?
Gallaudet's Deaf neighbor -- his inspiration to help the Deaf community
Define Receptive Fingerspelling
Understanding a sign or a word - using context for clues and watching both the signer and their sign production
What are the three C's of fingerspelling. Explain each.
Context - the topic being discussed
Configuration - how the letter looks/shape of word
Closure - filling in the gaps using clues and knowledge you have to make an educated guess
Sign "My name is (Fingerspelling your first name)"
*student response
Name 3 methods of communication that Deaf people use in their everyday lives.
Signing, lip reading, writing, hearing aids, speaking etc.
How did Laurent Clerc help bring sign language to the USA?
Taught Gallaudet, came abroad with him, established a school with him (answers vary)
Explain what the "Closure" C of The Three C's is
Fingerspell the alphabet with no mistakes. Your group will sing the ABC's for you as you go.
ABC...
Sign "My name is (Fingerspell your first name). Nice to meet you! What is your name?"
*student response
ASL is based off of what language?
French Sign Language
Why is Laurent Clerc's name signed on the cheek?
He had a prominent scar there and Deaf name signs typically incorporate notable physical traits of a person
Define Audism
The belief that the ability to hear makes one superior to those with hearing loss -- discrimination against the Deaf/hard of hearing