ASL History
When did the first American School for the Deaf originate?
April 15, 1817
American Sign Language is the ______ most studied language in the US.
3RD
What is the the correct ASL fingerspelling structure?
B-U-T-T-E-R-F-L-Y
Who is the linguist that proved ASL is a natural language?
William Stokoe
What are Hearing Aids?
Small Electonis devices that amplify sound
Where did the first American School for the Deaf originate?
West Hartford, Connecticut
When is Deaf Awareness Month?
September
What is the sentence structure for ASL?
TIME TOPIC COMMENT
Who is the Deaf teacher that traveled back to the US to help establish the 1st Deaf school?
Laurent Clerc
What are cochlear implants?
Surgical procedure that restores hearing
American Sign Language is the same as English
FALSE
What is the definition of American Sign Language?
A language used by Deaf people in the US and most of Canada.
What is the difference between receptive and expressive skills in ASL?
Receptive skills are your ability to comprehend signs while expressive skills are your ability to use the language.
Who is known as The Father Of The Deaf?
Charles-Micheal de l’Epee
What is the cochlea?
The organ that is responsible for hearing.
American Sign Langauge can be used in the United States and parts of
CANADA
How many handshapes are there in ASL?
40+
What is the definition of a signer's space?
The area in which your signs should be signed. (The box)
Who wanted to ban ASL and was an advocate for oralism?
Alexander Graham Bell
What are the 7 WH questions?
WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, WHICH, HOW
American Sign Language is not universal.
True
How can we receive a sign name?
From a Deaf person
What are iconic signs?
Signs that look like what it represent
Who traveled to Eupore in 1815 to study methods for teaching Deaf students?
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
SIGN AN ICONIC SIGN
BOOK, FLAG, BABY, ICE CREAM