Final Flashcards
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Fingerspelling (noun) Definition
To manually produce letters & numbers using ASL to represent individual units or in conjunction with others to make larger units of meaning.
Fingerspelling (verb)
(AKA expressive Fingerspelling)
Definition
Expressing fingerspelling as a sender using accuracy, clarity, & fluidity, including mouth movements.
The 4 C’s
- Context
- Configuration
- Closure
- Confidence
Context Definition
Topic or subject; the signs & phrases that appear before & after a word is fingerspelled.
Configuration Definition
Shape of the fingerspelled word including the transition from one letter to the next.
Closure definition
Using context AND configuration to fill in any missing gaps to give meaning to the fingerspelled word.
Confidence definition
Say it Loud!
Say it Proud!
Least important quality for expressive fingerspelling:
Speed
Most important qualities for expressive fingerspelling:
Accuracy & fluidity
Lexicalized fingerspelling definition
A former fingerspelled word that has undergone at least one of the 8 lexicalization processes.
What is the correct written notation for Lexicalized Fingerspelling?
The # symbol is placed before a gloss (all capital letters).
Eight Processes of Lexicalized Fingerspelling
- Deletion/Reduction of Letters
- Handshape Change
- Palm Orientation Change
- Location Change
- Second Hand Added
- Movement Added
- Reduplication of sign
- Grammatical Information Included
Example of:
Deletion/Reduction of Letters
ABOUT
Example of:
Handshape Change
BEACH
Example of:
Palm Orientation Change
DOG
Example of:
Location Change
ALL
Example of:
Second hand added
DO
Example of:
Movement Added
K.O.
Example of:
Reduplication of the sign
IF
Example of:
Grammatical Information Included
GO
How to achieve correct fingerspelling location from:
Standing?
- feet shoulder width apart
- knees slightly bent
- raise only dominant hand
- elbow tucked to side
How to achieve correct fingerspelling location from:
Sitting?
- back flush with back of chair
- feet planted, shoulder width apart
- raise only dominate hand
- elbow tucked
Under Hints & Guidelines, what does it say about fluency & fluidity?
It is better to spell accurately, with fluidity and clarity than to spell rapidly.
What are the articulations for “and”, “I”, and “a”?
“And” & “I”: are never fingerspelled always signed!
“A”: is produced and then slid slightly to the right to show that it is not connected to the other word.
