ASL Comprehension Archives - Page 4 of 6

Using Prediction Skills in Testimony re: VRI in Medical Settings

Developed by Mark Halley

Competencies Addressed: Cultural competency , prediction Skills, Comprehension: ASL discourse

Time Required for Activity: 10 mins

Objective:

To use background knowledge and cultural competency to predict content in an ASL text.

In this video, Ronald Hartman provides testimony to a government official about his experience using Video Relay Interpreting (VRI) in a medical setting.

Prediction

You will watch a […]

Jenny Smith-Hastings2022-01-26T19:51:36-06:00July 12th, 2018|

Analyzing facial expression and non-manual signal markers in “Teacher: Making a Difference”

Example from 0:13-0:14: NMS indicate an emotion related to JOINING

Example from 00:25-00:38: Simms uses facial expression in line with her ASL sentence to highlight an emotional aspect of the scene – where she as a teacher tries to approach a little boy but he refuses to look at her.

Example from 1:08-1:10: Simms uses […]

CATIE Center2022-01-27T13:46:01-06:00July 9th, 2018|

Identifying discourse markers and examples of spatial structuring in Creative Advocacy Through Visual Narrative by Melissa Malzkuhn

Example from 2:46-2:54: Melissa uses her non-dominant hand to mark herself as a child on her left side and then talks about herself as a PhD student and contrasts her experiences with protest… marking those two different spaces with both her body shifting and use of dominant & non-dominant hands.

Example from 3:34-3:37: Melissa sets up the space with her […]

CATIE Center2022-01-27T13:47:25-06:00July 9th, 2018|

Compare ASL and English equivalency from Gallaudet’s TEDx Talk on Fallacy

Translator: Thomas Horejes Reviewer: Denise RQ

[The interpretation provided for this presentation is live and unrehearsed. Interpreter(s) assigned may or may not have had materials in advance for preparation. Inaccuracies related to the content of the material may be due to imperfections in the interpreting process. This interpretation has not been reviewed by the presenter.]

Hello again. The topic I would like to discuss today is this notion that deaf people […]

CATIE Center2022-01-27T13:50:28-06:00July 9th, 2018|

Learning about ASL Semantics “Sexist Sign?”

Developed by Mark Halley

Competencies Addressed: ASL semantics

Time Required for Activity: 10 mins

Objective:

To learn about ASL semantics of a particular ASL sign and consider how to interpret discussion of this sign into English.

In this short video, Jay Krieger asks whether a particular ASL sign is sexist. Specifically, he questions whether it is a sign that is or should be used […]

Jenny Smith-Hastings2022-01-27T13:56:25-06:00April 20th, 2018|

Learning about prediction skills in “The Mask You Live In”

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.”

Prediction

You will watch a video in which AJ Williams provides an update […]

Jenny Smith-Hastings2022-01-27T14:56:08-06:00March 28th, 2018|

Learning about Comprehending Foreign Signers in “Cultural Heritage Vignettes ASL Part II”

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.

Prediction

You will watch a video in which Mr. Hongyu Xu introduces viewers to Taijiquan, also known as Tai Chi. What do you […]

Jenny Smith-Hastings2022-01-27T14:57:56-06:00March 28th, 2018|

Learning about Informal Register in “#NAD2018 Call for Workshops”

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.

Prediction

You will watch a video in which Lizzie Sorkin, Director of Communications at the National Association of […]

Jenny Smith-Hastings2022-01-27T15:00:18-06:00March 27th, 2018|

Learning about Spatial Structuring and Message Coherence in “Paul Dudis”

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.

Prediction

You will watch a video in which Dr. Paul Dudis, Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Gallaudet, introduces viewers […]

Jenny Smith-Hastings2022-01-27T15:01:35-06:00March 27th, 2018|

Learning about Message Coherence in “Riddle_Short bio”

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.

Prediction

You will watch a video in which Ms. Wanda Riddle, a faculty member in the Department of American Sign Language […]

Jenny Smith-Hastings2022-01-27T15:02:32-06:00March 27th, 2018|