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1
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Fingerspelling (noun) Definition

A

To manually produce letters & numbers using ASL to represent individual units or in conjunction with others to make larger units of meaning.

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Fingerspelling (verb)
(AKA expressive Fingerspelling)
Definition

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Expressing fingerspelling as a sender using accuracy, clarity, & fluidity, including mouth movements.

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The 4 C’s

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  1. Context
  2. Configuration
  3. Closure
  4. Confidence
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Context Definition

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Topic or subject; the signs & phrases that appear before & after a word is fingerspelled.

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Configuration Definition

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Shape of the fingerspelled word including the transition from one letter to the next.

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Closure definition

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Using context AND configuration to fill in any missing gaps to give meaning to the fingerspelled word.

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7
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Confidence definition

A

Say it Loud!
Say it Proud!

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8
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Least important quality for expressive fingerspelling:

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Speed

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9
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Most important qualities for expressive fingerspelling:

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Accuracy & fluidity

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10
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Lexicalized fingerspelling definition

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A former fingerspelled word that has undergone at least one of the 8 lexicalization processes.

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11
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What is the correct written notation for Lexicalized Fingerspelling?

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The # symbol is placed before a gloss (all capital letters).

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Eight Processes of Lexicalized Fingerspelling

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  1. Deletion/Reduction of Letters
  2. Handshape Change
  3. Palm Orientation Change
  4. Location Change
  5. Second Hand Added
  6. Movement Added
  7. Reduplication of sign
  8. Grammatical Information Included
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13
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Example of:
Deletion/Reduction of Letters

A

ABOUT

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14
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Example of:
Handshape Change

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BEACH

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15
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Example of:
Palm Orientation Change

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DOG

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16
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Example of:
Location Change

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ALL

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17
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Example of:
Second hand added

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DO

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18
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Example of:
Movement Added

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K.O.

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19
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Example of:
Reduplication of the sign

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IF

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20
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Example of:
Grammatical Information Included

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GO

21
Q

How to achieve correct fingerspelling location from:
Standing?

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  • feet shoulder width apart
  • knees slightly bent
  • raise only dominant hand
  • elbow tucked to side
22
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How to achieve correct fingerspelling location from:
Sitting?

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  • back flush with back of chair
  • feet planted, shoulder width apart
  • raise only dominate hand
  • elbow tucked
23
Q

Under Hints & Guidelines, what does it say about fluency & fluidity?

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It is better to spell accurately, with fluidity and clarity than to spell rapidly.

24
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What are the articulations for “and”, “I”, and “a”?

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.

25
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What are the suggestions for pausing between words or numbers?

A

Pause or hold the last letter in a word about one extra beat and nod head before fingerspelling the next word.

26
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What are articulations for double letters and double numbers?

A

Partially open and repeat formation in double letters formed by the touching of the thumb and finger (d & f) or by various positions of the first (m, n, o, & s).

27
Q

What are some ways of improving your overall fingerspelling and number skills?

A
  • find a comfortable position
  • hand should be near enough to lips for a deaf person to read and see the action of the hand through peripheral vision
  • develop a rhythmic style that will show breaks between words
  • converse and socialize with the deaf community
  • watch videos with native ASL users or professional interpreters
  • practice with classmates
  • fingerspell lists, words, names, etc
  • videotape yourself and review it
  • read!
  • word puzzles and games
  • practice using mirror for correct location
28
Q

What are the 10 numbering conventions?

A
  1. Cardinal Numbers
  2. Ordinal Numbers
  3. Money/Finances
  4. Measurement
  5. Duration
  6. Time/When
  7. Age
  8. Sports
  9. Informational
  10. Scientific
29
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Examples of:
Cardinal Numbers

A
  • Counting numbers
30
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Examples of:
Ordinal Numbers

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  • Listing numbers
  • Ranking numbers
31
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Examples of:
Money/Finances

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  • Dollars
  • Cents
32
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Examples of:
Measurements

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  • Heights
  • Fractions
33
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Examples of:
Duration

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  • Seconds
  • Minutes
  • Hours
  • Days
  • Weeks
  • Months
  • Years
34
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Examples of:
Time/When

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  • Clock Time
35
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Examples of:
Age

A

Person’s Age

36
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Examples of:
Sports

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  • Jersey
  • Team Scores
  • Ranking
37
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Examples of:
Informational

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  • Social Security Numbers
  • Addresses
  • Phone Numbers
  • Serial Numbers
  • Dates
38
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Examples of:
Scientific

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  • Decimals
  • Percentages
  • Fractions
  • Exponents
39
Q

Define:
Cardinal Convention

A

A numbering convention that includes the system of counting numbers.

40
Q

Define:
Ordinal Convention

A

A numbering convention that includes the system of listing and ranking.

41
Q

Define:
Rule of 3

A

Numerical incorporation that cannot exceed the number 3.
It is the combination of one sign or movement and one number signed simultaneously creating a new sign in the ASL lexicon.

42
Q

Define:
Rule of 5

A

Numerical incorporation that cannot exceed the number 5.
It is the combination of one sign or movement and one number signed simultaneously creating a new sign in the ASL lexicon.

43
Q

Define:
Rule of 9

A

Numerical incorporation that cannot exceed the number 9.
It is the combination of one sign or movement and one number signed simultaneously creating a new sign in the ASL lexicon.

44
Q

Define:
General rule for Informational Numbers

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All numbers 0-9 will be produced individually palm facing out.

45
Q

Why is warming up so important for interpreters?

A

To avoid injury and burnout.

46
Q

What are some possible injuries an interpreter can sustain without caring for their body properly?

A
  • Carpal tunnel
  • Repetitive motion injury
  • Tendonitis
  • Back, shoulder, elbow injuries
47
Q

Five Language Registers

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  1. Formal
  2. Informal
  3. Intimate
  4. Frozen
  5. Consultative
48
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Which Language Register did this class focus on?

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Formal

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