Basics Flashcards
Why is facial expression important?
It is a part of ask grammar
What are the 5 parameters?
Palm orientation Hand shape Location Expression Movement
What is ASL?
A visual LANGUAGE used among the American Deaf Community which uses hand signs, facial expressions, and body position to communicate WITHOUT THE USE OF VOICE.
What is the signing space?
From the top of the head to right above waist. Area which most signs are in and comfortable
Dominant hand
Whichever hand is most comfortable for you to sign and finger spell with. DON’T SWITCH BETWEEN DOMINANT AND NON-DOMINANT HAND!
Facial expression/ NMS (non manual signs
Really important!! Part of ASL grammar
Precision
Sloppy signing like mumbling. Signing clearly like clearly speaking. Fix sloppiness from PRACTICE
Why is eye contact important?
Not maintaining eye contact can be rude. VERY INPORTANT TO MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT! Pay attention and focus, but don’t stare.
ASL vs English
ASL signs are concepts, not words.
Don’t talk at the same time.
What are the seven finger spelling rules?
Names If there is no sign If you forgot sign Thecnical vocab Emphasis Clarification Abbreviations
In the 5 parameters, what does the p mean?
Palm orientation- which way palm faces
In the 5 parameters, what does the
H mean?
Hand shape- shape of hand
- I’ve 100 in ASL
In the 5 parameters, what does the L mean?
Location- where sign is within the signing space
In the 5 parameters, what does the E mean?
Expression- facial expression
- NMS (non manual signal)
- body position
- affects meaning and grammar
- mouth morphemes
In the 5 parameters, what does the M mean?
Movement- how sign moves
-effort/ frequency
