ASL EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
initialization - ANSWERS-refers to meanings related to a particular root sign ex: the sign for
math. The signs for algebra, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry each are related to the basic
math sign, except for the initials added to each.
Gallaudet University - ANSWERS-founded in 1864, chartered by President Abraham Lincoln, it is
the world's only liberal arts university that is specifically designed for Dead and hard of hearing
students.
A limited number of hearing undergraduates are accepted each year if they can demonstrate a
fluency in ASL, though students can study for a semester as visiting students and many hearing
graduate students pursue advanced degrees at Gallaudet.
When did Gallaudet University and the Deaf community become well-known? - ANSWERS-
Gallaudet University and the Deaf community became well-known to the hearing world in 1988
when the Deaf people around the world campaigned for a Deaf president at Gallaudet
University, protesting the philosophy that Deaf people are not capable of governing themselves.
Who was the first Deaf president at Gallaudet University? - ANSWERS-Dr. I. King Jordan said
"Deaf people can do anything.. but hear" which has been an inspiration to all.
What does Gallaudet University represent to the Deaf community? - ANSWERS-represents the
pride of the Deaf community and a beacon for Deaf individuals around the world denied
educational opportunities in their home countries
Manual Methods - ANSWERS-using sign language to help educate it's students
ANSWERS
initialization - ANSWERS-refers to meanings related to a particular root sign ex: the sign for
math. The signs for algebra, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry each are related to the basic
math sign, except for the initials added to each.
Gallaudet University - ANSWERS-founded in 1864, chartered by President Abraham Lincoln, it is
the world's only liberal arts university that is specifically designed for Dead and hard of hearing
students.
A limited number of hearing undergraduates are accepted each year if they can demonstrate a
fluency in ASL, though students can study for a semester as visiting students and many hearing
graduate students pursue advanced degrees at Gallaudet.
When did Gallaudet University and the Deaf community become well-known? - ANSWERS-
Gallaudet University and the Deaf community became well-known to the hearing world in 1988
when the Deaf people around the world campaigned for a Deaf president at Gallaudet
University, protesting the philosophy that Deaf people are not capable of governing themselves.
Who was the first Deaf president at Gallaudet University? - ANSWERS-Dr. I. King Jordan said
"Deaf people can do anything.. but hear" which has been an inspiration to all.
What does Gallaudet University represent to the Deaf community? - ANSWERS-represents the
pride of the Deaf community and a beacon for Deaf individuals around the world denied
educational opportunities in their home countries
Manual Methods - ANSWERS-using sign language to help educate it's students
