ASL 100A Final UVIC Exam Review |Question and Answer| 100% Correct

ASL 100A Final UVIC Exam Review |Question and Answer| 100% Correct How is ASL different from spoken language? *Ans* Modality, ASL is gestural and visual rather than audatory When was ASL recognized as a distinct language? *Ans* Mid-1960s What were the three major influences on ASL as a developing language? *Ans* 1) inhabitants of Martha's Vineyard off cape cod with a large deaf population that developed a unique sign language 2) deaf people forming regional sign languages in aboriginal societies 3)French sign language brought by the founding members of the first deaf school, Laurent Clerc and Thomas Gallaudet Where has the major learning of ASL taken place for most deaf children? *Ans* Deaf residential schools When was Gallaudet university formed and who signed the charter? *Ans* 1864 with a charter signed by president Abraham Lincoln What has contributed the most to the standardization of ASL *Ans* Graduates of Gallaudet University returning home to teach ASL learned at university. What pivotal moment in ASL and Deaf American history occured in 1880? *Ans* The International Congress on Education of the Deaf conference in Milan, Italy chose to support the oral instruction for Deaf students. During the period following the choice of oral instruction for Deaf students, how did ASL persist? *Ans* Students used it as a means of communication outside the classroom in dormitories and playing fields. After banning sign language in classrooms how did Deaf perception of ASL and themselves as capable individuals change? *Ans* There perceptions diminished and and pride and confidence waned. What helped keep Deaf culture and ASL alive through the mandatory oral instruction for Deaf students? *Ans* The ability to continue to network wi each other at Deaf clubs, Gallaudet University, and other social events. When was the first Deaf president of Gallaudet University appointed following mass protest from students when a hearing, non-ASL speaking president was appointed? *Ans* 1988