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Unit 2 Notes

Unit 2 Notes. ASL 1. Need to know…. deaf (adj.) – partially or completely lacking in the sense of hearing. Deaf (noun) – The community of people who use ASL as a primary means of communication.

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Unit 2 Notes

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  1. Unit 2 Notes ASL 1

  2. Need to know… deaf (adj.) – partially or completely lacking in the sense of hearing. Deaf (noun) – The community of people who use ASL as a primary means of communication. Pathological or medical model – focus of attention is on “broken” ear. Affects how much one does or doesn’t hear. Cultural model – Deafness is considered to influence a unique way of life

  3. Need to know… • Deafness can be caused by: • Illness • Heredity • Loud noises • Age • Hard-of-hearing refers to those individuals who have some degree of deafness and generally use some spoken language. • Minority groups are often labeled by the larger, surrounding community who is uninterested in how the group identifies itself. • Deaf and dumb • Deaf mute • Hearing impaired • Deaf people prefer to be called Deaf rather than hearing impaired.

  4. Need to know… • Deaf culture is the shared experience of deaf people that has its own values. • Not viewed as a disability, but a part of someone’s identity • Positive way of life • Deaf people have adapted to the “hearing world” • Deaf people are proud to be Deaf. • Deaf people don’t feel they need to “fix” their hearing. • “Deaf World” is very cultural. • Common language • Gives support • Has common goals, ideas, and expectations

  5. The Question Mark • Best used informally • Between friends or people you know well • Not for wh- questions • Often used to ask general questions to more than one individual. • Allows an individual to pose a question whose answer can be provided by anyone. • Other closing signals • Required for sentences and Wh- questions • Best used in formal situations or with unfamiliar people • Allows more specific questions to be asked to specific individuals

  6. Need to know… • In a public place, when you want to practice ASL with a Deaf person, remember to be respectful and use common sense. • Signs that change meaning depending on the way they are moved are called directional. • Requires hyphens in gloss • you-HELP-me • Iconic signs resemble the meaning behind the sign. • Example: To jump • Most signs are not iconic • Variations • Like having an accent • Use the locally preferred sign

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