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Chapter 5: Recognition of ASL as a Language - Coggle Diagram
Chapter 5: Recognition of ASL as a Language
Visual Gestural Language
capable of expressing three-dimensional ideas
Demonstrate change in size
describe height, width, interior or exterior shape
describe people and objects
Spoken and Signed Languages
language has evolved from gestures to spoken languages
spoken and written languages have become peoples major communication means
spoken and written language have evolved and become more sophisticated
all languages are similar in structure
spoken words include consonants and vowels
Sign Language Engraved in Deaf History
signs were used ages ago
some signs were similar to asl
expressions evolved
some signs that required one hand now require two hands, vice versa
60 percent of signs used in america during early 1800s originated with french signs
other 40 came from unknown sources
safe to assume it came from Martha's Vineyard
the difference in some signs are location and hand shape (french and american)
What Exactly is ASL
visual gestural language
visual
listeners use eyes instead of ears to understand what is being said
language is structured to fit the needs of the eyes
gestural
specific movements and shapes of the hands and arms, eyes, face, head and body posture
movements and gestures serve as words
people believe that ASL grammar is broken English