ASL Test Flashcards
(13 cards)
ASL definition
a. A language capable of expressing abstract ideas
b.
What are the five components of a sign
a. Hand Shape (HS)
b. Palm Orientation (PO)
c. Location (L)
d. Movement (M)
e. Non Manual (NM)
What are the finger spelling rules
a. mouth the word
b. use dominant hand
c. position hand on side and relaxed position
d. do not look at you hand
e. do not move your hand horizontally or bounce
Who are some groups that sign/locations it is beneficial
Translators- sporting events/other filmed events
Hunters- hunting
Scuba divers- when the dive and are under water
Webquest Information other than the themes
-The World Federation of the Deaf is a worldwide organization that works towards equal rights for people who are deaf.
–There are over 130 countries that are included.
-The “legal seat” for the WFD is located in Helsinki, Finland.
-The date of the International Day of Signed Languages is September 23 to 29, 2024.
-The color that represents this is Blue.
What is Deaf culture
You are culturally deaf or big D Deaf
What is ASL related to
French Sign Language
What countries that use ASL
the US and Canada
What % of Deaf people who marry are married to other deaf people
90%
ASL is traditional handed down from Gen to Gen through:
Deaf adults in the community and residential schools for the Deaf
What is the role of facial expressions, head movements, and eye gaze in ASL is primarily:
Grammatical
When another person is signing what do you focus on.
the person’s hand
What do you do to get a Deaf person’s attention
you tap them on the shoulder
