Unit 2 Flashcards
What are the non-manual markers to use when asking yes/no questions?
- raise brows throughout the question
- lean head forward with the last sign
- hold the last sign until your listener starts to answer
What should you do when either signing yes or no?
Nod head to affirm or shake head to negate information
T/F: The listener does not have an active role in the rhythm of information
False
What is active listening also called?
Feedback
What should you be able to spell for when you meet a deaf person?
Your first and last name
Finding this out is a way to move the introduction in an appropriate direction
whether the person is Deaf or hearing
What might a Deaf person ask you if you say that you are hearing?
- where you are learning ASL
- is your teacher Deaf?
- first and last name of teacher
- why you are learning ASL
What might a Deaf person ask you if you are Deaf?
- where you grew up
- did you go to a Deaf school?
- what years you went to school there
- whether or not you went to Gallaudet and what class
What do Deaf people do to deepen their connections with others and expanding their connection to the community?
- participating in various community activities like sports, clubs, conferences, and other social events.
What hand do you use for one handed signs?
your dominant hand
What is used for 2 handed symmetrical signs?
both your dominant and non-dominant hands are used for 2 handed signs in symmetrical movements (ex: sign language)
What is used for 2 handed non-symmetrical signs?
The dominant hand moves while the non-dominant hand remains stationary. (Ex: sign student)
The only Deaf liberal arts university in the world and is both a repository of ASL, Deaf culture and history, and an inspiring setting for higher learning
Gallaudet University
Who signed an act to establish Gallaudet and when?
President Abraham Lincoln in 1864
This is the source of demographic and educational data regarding Deaf people in the US and continually innovates the field of Deaf education
The Gallaudet Research Institute
GU offers ___ undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than ___ disciplines
80 degrees in
20 disciplines
Gallaudet has become a beacon, ___ ____, and “___” by its graduates
Deaf Mecca
“home”
This contains the world’s largest collection of material documenting the language and culture of Deaf people
The Gallaudet Archives
GU hosted this in 1989
Deaf Way 1
This had 5,000 people from 80 countries gather to share ideas, talents, art, visual performance, and other info about Deaf life
Deaf Way 1
When was Deaf Way 2 and how many people did it draw?
2002: over 10,000 people from 120 countries
Gallaudet University mascot?
Bison
GU school paper?
the Buff and Blue
How to describe a shape depends on the type of shape. There are 3 types of shape:
- symmetrical
- asymmetrical
- linear
How do you draw a symmetrical shape?
Move both hands simultaneously to trace both sides of the shape
How do you draw an asymmetrical shape?
Hold your non-dominant hand as a reference point and trace the shape with your dominant hand
How do you draw a linear shape?
Hold your non-dominant hand as a reference point and trace the linear shape with your dominant hand
What is the 5 step sequence to use when you identify people that are present?
- use the opener (see page 77)
- describe the person
- glance toward and point to the person to whom you are referring
- raise your brows
- listener confirms
Whenever possible, what should you do when needing to get by a group signing?
Opt to go around whenever possible. When you can’t pass quickly so the signers wont be interrupted. You may sign “Excuse me” while passing through
When your path is too narrow to pass between several groups of signers, its customary to do what?
Press someone’s shoulder or back and they will move aside while remaining engaged in their conversation
Why should you avoid tapping someone when you need them to move?
Tapping prompts the person to turn toward you, breaking their conversation
How should you ask someone to move if they are blocking your view?
Press their shoulder in the direction that would clear your view
What are 5 strategies to ask for signs you forgot?
- point to the object
- draw object
- list items in a category
- use opposites
- describe/act our
Why is fingerspelling not the best way to get the sign you need?
ASL and English are different languages
