ASL Interpreting Test 2 Flashcards
Why is interpreting usually Spoken English to ASL?
Most settings are in a formal register (monologue type settings) so Deaf people have less opportunity to talk.
Language Modality
Language structure, no one-to-one match of signs to words. Different structure than english (Time Subject Verb Object/reason), sign language uses 3D space, language adaptability (relaying communication between hearing and Deaf-sign for the Deaf person and t he hearing doctor), conversational abilities vs. Interpreting, ASL to spoken english vs. Sign to Voice , Lanugage use” at level of an educated native speaker
Which boat brought language to the Deaf in America
Saint Mary Augusta
What is Deaf Culture:
Language, strong community ties, share oppressive experiences, share education, share beliefs, value communication, access, community, each other
What is Hearing Culture?
Music, independence, have access to the world (movies, information, etc.)
What is “Deaf Heart”
We think Deaf first Hearing second. .
What is Deaf Center?
We will involve in the Deaf world over the hearing world
What do Deaf Center/Deaf Hart include?
Attitude, openness , reciprocity, resources (will share with Deaf)
Cultural Gaps
Eye-contact, straight talk (don’t say blunt), giving examples
Personal Attributes
Social (interaction), Emotional (intention),
Spoken Language skills required for interpreting
Extensive and expanding vocabulary, fluent command of ‘standard’ spoken grammar, ability to speak appropriately in different registers, cultural knowledge to understand references to paces, people, events and concepts in both languages
What ASL skills must an interpreter have?
Clear, confident speaking voice with good diction, intonation that is easy to listen to, ability to project their voice confidently in a group or public situation, constantly develop and refine language skills, cultural comfort
What does an interpreter’s voice represent to the hearing person?
Meaning and the deaf/hearing consumer’s communication style and impact of their message. This means interpreters need good production skills
ASL lexicon (Vocab) should look like what?
Established sign Vocab, signs clearly formed in all parameters, accurate production of signs (noun and verb), smooth transitions in compound signs, sign chosen matches speaker’s intent, divers range of vocabulary, Vocab choice matches participant
What should finger spelling look like?
Complete and correct spelling, clearly formed; comfortable to read pace, used at appropriate times, produced with appropriate lip pattern
What should ASL numbers look like?
Accurately formed and uniformly paced, numerical incorporation used appropriately (groups, time, age).
What are the components of grammar?
Use of different sign language structures (Topic–comment statements, role-shift, rhetorical questions). Sentence structures are accurately formed and complete (pauses and non manual signs). Non manual features are used to express adverbial and adjectival meaning (large, tiny, fast). Pluralization is made by using quantity of signs (many, few, sign repetition, classifier, location, movement). Temporal meaning is expressed accurately by verb inflection (duration). Clear lip-reading patterns corresponding to important content words are used.
Visuospacial (Space)
ASL uses 3D space. Placing signs for concrete and abstract entities (people, objects, ideas) in reference points, keeping their relationships
1973
Title V section 504
Entities who receive federal funding must provide access to deaf participants (involved in programs/activities)