Developed by Mark Halley
Competencies Addressed: Prediction, Cultural Competency
Time Required for Activity: 15 mins
Objective:
To consider the possible English translations of a number of signs in an ASL text.
In this video, AJ Williams provides an update about a community screening of “The Mask You Live In.”
You will watch a video in which AJ Williams provides an update […]
Developed by Mark Halley
Competencies Addressed: Cultural Competency
Time Required for Activity: 20 mins
Objective:
To learn about Comprehending Foreign Signers from an ASL text.
In this video, Mr. Hongyu Xu, introduces viewers to the Chinese martial art of Taijiquan.
You will watch a video in which Mr. Hongyu Xu introduces viewers to Taijiquan, also known as Tai Chi. What do you […]
Developed by Mark Halley
Competencies Addressed: Chunking skills/Spatial Structuring
Time Required for Activity: 20 mins
Objective:
To learn about Chunking Skills from an English text.
In this video, Aaron Patzer provides a short introduction to personal finance management.
You will watch a video in which Aaron Patzer, CEO of Mint, offers some tips to […]
Developed by Mark Halley
Competencies Addressed: Spatial Structuring; Message Coherence
Time Required for Activity: 20 mins
Objective:
To learn about Informal Register in an ASL text.
In this video, Lizzie Sorkin invites community members to submit proposals for workshops at the upcoming NAD biennial conference.
You will watch a video in which Lizzie Sorkin, Director of Communications at the National Association of […]
Developed by Mark Halley
Competencies Addressed: Spatial Structuring; Message Coherence
Time Required for Activity: 20 mins
Objective: To learn about Spatial Structuring and Message Coherence from an ASL text.
In this video, Dr. Paul Dudis provides a short introduction to the Department of Linguistics at Gallaudet University.
You will watch a video in which Dr. Paul Dudis, Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Gallaudet, introduces viewers […]
Developed by Mark Halley
Competencies Addressed: Message Coherence
Time Required for Activity: 15 mins
Objective: To learn about message coherence from an ASL text.
In this short video, Ms. Wanda Riddle, an American Sign Language researcher and educator, introduces herself.
You will watch a video in which Ms. Wanda Riddle, a faculty member in the Department of American Sign Language […]
Developed by Roberto Santiago
Competencies Addressed: Depiction in ASL
Time Required for Activity: 40-60 mins
Approach: Simultaneous Interpreting
Objective:
To determine and incorporate locative, descriptive and instrument classifiers in simultaneous interpreting.
In this activity, you will practice interpreting a procedural text explaining how to cook poached salmon.
Originally developed by Roberto Santiago
Competencies Addressed: Depiction in ASL
Time Required for Activity: 40-60 mins
Approach: Language focus
Objective: To determine and incorporate locative, descriptive and instrument classifiers in ASL.
In this activity, you will practice explaining how to cook poached salmon in ASL.
This […]
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| This style of communication rarely or never changes and thus is ‘frozen’ in time and content. | Wedding vows, Miranda rights, Lord’s Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, historical speeches |
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| This language is used in formal settings and is one-way in nature. This use of language usually follows a commonly accepted format. It is usually impersonal and formal. | Speeches, school lessons, sermons, announcements |
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| This is a standard form of […] |