Questions and Answers
How would you fingerspell a name like 'Dr. Angelou'?
Fingerspell DR, pause briefly, raise your eyebrows, shift slightly outwards, and then spell ANGELOU.
How would you sign the apostrophe for a store named 'Mara's Shirts'?
Twist your wrist as you sign the S at the end of the name, Mara.
How would you sign the apostrophe for this phrase 'Haben's Book'?
Sign this way: HABEN THEIR BOOK.
What is the name of the only Deaf college/university in the world?
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Where is the only Deaf university in the world located?
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Is the sign for 'THIRD' in 'third door on the left' the same as 'THIRD' in 'third floor'?
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English uses the same word for 'second' in all phrases while ASL signs it differently.
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How many number categories are commonly used in English?
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How many number categories are there in ASL?
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How do you know which number the signer is referring to in particular?
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Did Deaf children in the U.S. start attending school before the 1800s?
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Why didn't Thomas Gallaudet like the method of teaching deaf education at the Braidwood Academy in England?
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Who was the first student to attend the first school for the Deaf in America?
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Were oral schools for Deaf children established until the year 1880?
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What of the following is true about the 1880 International Congress of Educators of the Deaf?
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Whose research showed that ASL qualifies as a true language?
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In bilingual-bicultural school programs, only ASL is used in educating Deaf students.
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Which of the following is the reason for residential schools for Deaf children to close?
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What happened in 1965?
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Are there more than one method used in educating Deaf children today?
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Which of the following is true about using names in conversations?
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Which of the following is true about using names with titles in conversations?
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Which of the following is a typical ASL greeting?
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Which sign is used for CIRCLE in the sentence 'My son enjoys drawing circles.'?
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Which sign is used for CIRCLE in the sentence 'There's a big blue circle in the painting.'?
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Is the same ASL sign used for RUNNING in 'She is running now' and 'My nose is running'?
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Are ASL signs like a 'one-size-fits-all' regardless of its meaning?
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In ASL Noun-Verb pairs, how are nouns usually produced?
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Study Notes
Fingerspelling and Apostrophes
- To fingerspell "Dr. Angelou," spell DR, pause, raise eyebrows, then spell ANGELOU.
- For the apostrophe in "Mara's Shirts," twist wrist while signing S.
- In "Haben's Book," sign as HABEN THEIR BOOK to indicate possession.
Gallaudet University
- Gallaudet University is the only Deaf college/university globally.
- Located in Washington, DC.
ASL Number Signing
- The sign for THIRD varies based on context: lower for "third door on the left" and higher for "third floor."
- ASL distinguishes "second" differently for "second in line," "second door on the right," and "second floor."
Number Categories
- English utilizes three number categories: cardinal (counting), ordinal (ordering), and multiplicative (indicating frequency).
- ASL features an extensive number of categories beyond a specific count.
Signer Clarity
- Signers express numbers clearly by raising eyebrows and opening eyes.
Deaf Education History
- Deaf children in the U.S. did not attend school before the 1800s.
- Thomas Gallaudet opposed the Braidwood Academy's teaching method, which did not include sign language.
- Alice Cogswell was the first student at the initial school for the deaf in America.
Historical Events and Changes
- Oral schools for deaf children existed prior to 1880.
- The 1880 International Congress of Educators of the Deaf was held in Italy and led to a ban on sign language in deaf education.
- Research by William Stokoe proved ASL is a true language.
- In 1965, it was confirmed oralism was ineffective in teaching deaf children.
Trends in Deaf Education
- A contemporary variety of methods, including bilingual-bicultural programs, are used in deaf education.
- Factors leading to the closure of residential schools include the preference of hearing parents for local education, increased use of cochlear implants, and mainstreaming of deaf children in public schools.
Conversational ASL
- Typical ASL greetings include phrases like HELLO and HOW YOU?
- ASL treats names differently in sentences; it usually omits additional context like "Ms." or "Mrs."
- The sign for CIRCLE can vary: pinch fingers to define a circle or trace a shape with a pointer finger.
Sign Variation
- ASL distinguishes meanings through different signs; "running" has distinct signs for "running" as an action versus "running nose."
- Noun-verb pairs in ASL usually produce nouns distinctly from verbs, reflecting their different meanings.
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Test your knowledge of American Sign Language with these flashcards from Unit 2. You'll learn how to fingerspell names and signify apostrophes in various contexts. Perfect for beginners looking to enhance their ASL skills!
