Final Flashcards
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.
What are the suggestions for pausing between words or numbers?
Pause or hold the last letter in a word about one extra beat and nod head before fingerspelling the next word.
What are articulations for double letters and double numbers?
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).
What are some ways of improving your overall fingerspelling and number skills?
- 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
What are the 10 numbering conventions?
- Cardinal Numbers
- Ordinal Numbers
- Money/Finances
- Measurement
- Duration
- Time/When
- Age
- Sports
- Informational
- Scientific
Examples of:
Cardinal Numbers
- Counting numbers
Examples of:
Ordinal Numbers
- Listing numbers
- Ranking numbers
Examples of:
Money/Finances
- Dollars
- Cents
Examples of:
Measurements
- Heights
- Fractions
Examples of:
Duration
- Seconds
- Minutes
- Hours
- Days
- Weeks
- Months
- Years
Examples of:
Time/When
- Clock Time
Examples of:
Age
Person’s Age
Examples of:
Sports
- Jersey
- Team Scores
- Ranking
Examples of:
Informational
- Social Security Numbers
- Addresses
- Phone Numbers
- Serial Numbers
- Dates
Examples of:
Scientific
- Decimals
- Percentages
- Fractions
- Exponents
Define:
Cardinal Convention
A numbering convention that includes the system of counting numbers.
Define:
Ordinal Convention
A numbering convention that includes the system of listing and ranking.
Define:
Rule of 3
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.
Define:
Rule of 5
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.
Define:
Rule of 9
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.
Define:
General rule for Informational Numbers
All numbers 0-9 will be produced individually palm facing out.
Why is warming up so important for interpreters?
To avoid injury and burnout.
What are some possible injuries an interpreter can sustain without caring for their body properly?
- Carpal tunnel
- Repetitive motion injury
- Tendonitis
- Back, shoulder, elbow injuries
Five Language Registers
- Formal
- Informal
- Intimate
- Frozen
- Consultative
Which Language Register did this class focus on?
Formal
