Deaf History
This historical figure is known for contributing to ASL education in America. His name sign is due to a scar on his face.
Laurent Clerc
This term describes someone who fully embraces the Deaf community and ASL as a cultural identity, not a disability.
Deaf (capital D)
Name the word order for American Sign Language (there can be two answers)
Topic Comment or Object Subject Verb (OSV)
Describe the difference between the sign for HAPPY and the sign for YOUNG
Happy = 2 times
Young = once
This sign uses a CL-5 CLAW classifier to describe a big residence
MANSION
The event that put the Deaf Community 'on the map' due to a legal protest in 1988.
Deaf President Now (DPN)
Name all methods on how to get a Deaf person's attention (appropriately)
hand wave, flashing lights, stomping on the ground (vibrations), light tap on shoulder
This form of communication consists of a signer providing communication in both ASL and spoke English at the same time. You will ALSO need to know the sign for this term.
Simultaneous Communication (or Sim Com)
The difference between the sign for DEAF and the sign for DORM
Deaf is a D handshape coming from the upper ear to just above the chin.
Dorm is the same sign for HOME but with a D handshape
This is the only lexicalized sign in Unit 9. What is this sign and which letter is omitted from the term?
#BANK. When signed, it omits the letter A
This conference in the year 1880 is responsible for the start of the Oralist Movement
Milan Conference of 1880
This term refers to a Deaf person being proud of their culture and identity as a Deaf individual. It sees deafness in a positive light rather than a loss of hearing.
Deaf Gain
Name the five parameters of American Sign Language
Handshape, palm orientation, location, movement and facial expressions
The difference between the sign for SAVED and the sign for SALVATION
SAVED is to D handshapes (forming a cross) and bringing hands to the heart
Salvation is to S handshapes breaking away the chains
Sign the answer to the following question:
Deaf Joke--> How do you stop a bull from charging you?
HIS CREDIT CARD YOU STEAL
This specific location is known as the origin of sign language in the United States. It held a village of hereditary Deaf individuals prior to the founding of American School for the Deaf (ASD)
Martha's Vineyard
Many in the Deaf community resist this medical procedure that attempts to “fix” deafness. It is a controversial topic within the community.
The Cochlear Implant
ASL Gloss is the written form of ASL.
The # symbol indicates the sign is lexicalized
The + symbol indicates the sign is repeated
The - symbol indicates that the sign is fingerspelled or compounded
The difference between the signs for BASEMENT and GARAGE
They are the same sign with some handshape differences.
BASEMENT uses a dominant hand THUMB UP handshape
GARAGE uses a CL-3
This specific sign requires two 4 handshapes. Signers must be careful on the location and palm orientation of this sign so that they do not indicate a person has been thrown into a WAFFLE. To answer, please sign both terms.
JAIL
The difference between Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Edward Miner Gallaudet (specifically with their contributions to Deaf Education)
Thomas Gallaudet --> founded ASD
Edward Gallaudet --> founded Gallaudet University and named it after his father
This tradition in Deaf culture involves a unique sign given to an individual, often reflecting a physical trait, personality, or life story. Explain the purpose of this tradition and why it is significant within the Deaf community.
Name signs are important in Deaf culture because they show inclusion and identity within the community. Rather than fingerspelling a person's English name, a name sign provides a visual, cultural shortcut that reflects something meaningful about the individual. They're usually given by a Deaf person and are considered a sign of acceptance into the Deaf world.
These non-manual signals occur on the mouth and provide adverbial, descriptive, or grammatical meaning to a sign. Describe their function and give one example.
Mouth morphemes are movements or shapes of the mouth that occur alongside signs to change or enhance their meaning. They can show size, speed, intensity, or emotion. Example - BIG + CHA
Explain the reason behind Mr. O's signing name AND his wife Bonje's signing name
Mr. O's name is a J handshape that resolves to a hand on the heart due to all that he does comes from the heart.
Bonje's name is a B handshape moving in the motion of her wavy hair and is located next to the face
Give the sign AND the reason behind the sign for COCA-COLA. You must also imply what this sign DOES NOT mean.
COCA-COLA is signed in this way due to the Deaf History fact about doctors bribing Deaf children with Coca-cola as a reward for getting shots/vaccinations.
This sign has NOTHING to do with the drug!!!