ASL 2b Final Exam with 100% Correct
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contact zone - ANSWER-area where two different cultures meet and inform one another
Deaf geography - ANSWER-study of the ways that deaf people interact with space and
place in unique ways due to the visual nature of sign language communication
Deaf space - ANSWER-space inhabited by people using sign language that are
arranged so that communication is best facilitated
DeafSpace Guidelines - ANSWER-a set of over 150 architectural details that address
the needs of Deaf people in the built environment
diaspora - ANSWER-a scattered population, usually one that originated in a homeland
but is now dispersed
geography - ANSWER-the science of the physical aspects of the earth and its
atmosphere, along with the relationship of people to places
international sign - ANSWER-sometimes referred to as Gestuno, a pidgin sign language
that is simpler and easier to learn than a complete language for deaf people, used at
international events like the deaflympics and other international gatherings
Personal space - ANSWER-the physical space immediately around a person that feels
uncomfortable when breached
universal design - ANSWER-a set of ideas about making space and products that are
universally accessible and comfortable to the elderly, people with disabilities, and
people without disabilities
World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) - ANSWER-the international organization for
national associations of the deaf to advocate for the rights of deaf people worldwide
contact zone - ANSWER-area where two different cultures meet and inform one another
Deaf Geography - ANSWER-study of the ways the deaf people interact with space and
place in unique ways due to the visual nature of sign language communication
deaf space - ANSWER-space inhabited by people using sign language that are
arranged so that communication is best facilitated
, deafspace guidelines - ANSWER-a set of over 150 archetectural details that address
the needs of Deaf people in the built environment
diaspore - ANSWER-a scattered population, usually one that originated in a homeland
by is now dispersed
geography - ANSWER-The science of the physical aspects of the earth and its
atmophere, along with the relationship of people to places
International sign - ANSWER-sometimes referred to as Gestuno, a pidgin sign langauge
that is simpler and easeir to learn than a complete langauge for deaf people, used at
internatonal events like the deaflympics and other international gatherings
personal space - ANSWER-the physcial space immediately around a person that feels
uncomfortable when breached
Universal design - ANSWER-a set of ideas about making space and products that are
universally accessible and comfortable to the elderly, people with disabilities, and
people without disabilities
What happened at the first meeting of the WFD?
A. the problem of international sign language communication was raised
B. a new universal sign language was invented to replace ASL
C. international games for Deaf people were held
D. the founding of a homeland for Deaf people was approved - ANSWER-A. the
problem of international sign language communication was raised
When is it appropriate to maintain a neutral and centered stance in ASL?
A. when taking on the narrator role
B. when describing three different people
C. when two things are being compared
D. when using direct address - ANSWER-A. when taking on the narrator role
In ASL, rhetorical questions are only used on rare occasions.
True
False - ANSWER-False
The terms Gestuno and International Sign refer to the same thing.
True
Flase - ANSWER-True
What is the location for the sign VACATION?
A. on the forehead
B. near the waist
C. on the chin
Answers
contact zone - ANSWER-area where two different cultures meet and inform one another
Deaf geography - ANSWER-study of the ways that deaf people interact with space and
place in unique ways due to the visual nature of sign language communication
Deaf space - ANSWER-space inhabited by people using sign language that are
arranged so that communication is best facilitated
DeafSpace Guidelines - ANSWER-a set of over 150 architectural details that address
the needs of Deaf people in the built environment
diaspora - ANSWER-a scattered population, usually one that originated in a homeland
but is now dispersed
geography - ANSWER-the science of the physical aspects of the earth and its
atmosphere, along with the relationship of people to places
international sign - ANSWER-sometimes referred to as Gestuno, a pidgin sign language
that is simpler and easier to learn than a complete language for deaf people, used at
international events like the deaflympics and other international gatherings
Personal space - ANSWER-the physical space immediately around a person that feels
uncomfortable when breached
universal design - ANSWER-a set of ideas about making space and products that are
universally accessible and comfortable to the elderly, people with disabilities, and
people without disabilities
World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) - ANSWER-the international organization for
national associations of the deaf to advocate for the rights of deaf people worldwide
contact zone - ANSWER-area where two different cultures meet and inform one another
Deaf Geography - ANSWER-study of the ways the deaf people interact with space and
place in unique ways due to the visual nature of sign language communication
deaf space - ANSWER-space inhabited by people using sign language that are
arranged so that communication is best facilitated
, deafspace guidelines - ANSWER-a set of over 150 archetectural details that address
the needs of Deaf people in the built environment
diaspore - ANSWER-a scattered population, usually one that originated in a homeland
by is now dispersed
geography - ANSWER-The science of the physical aspects of the earth and its
atmophere, along with the relationship of people to places
International sign - ANSWER-sometimes referred to as Gestuno, a pidgin sign langauge
that is simpler and easeir to learn than a complete langauge for deaf people, used at
internatonal events like the deaflympics and other international gatherings
personal space - ANSWER-the physcial space immediately around a person that feels
uncomfortable when breached
Universal design - ANSWER-a set of ideas about making space and products that are
universally accessible and comfortable to the elderly, people with disabilities, and
people without disabilities
What happened at the first meeting of the WFD?
A. the problem of international sign language communication was raised
B. a new universal sign language was invented to replace ASL
C. international games for Deaf people were held
D. the founding of a homeland for Deaf people was approved - ANSWER-A. the
problem of international sign language communication was raised
When is it appropriate to maintain a neutral and centered stance in ASL?
A. when taking on the narrator role
B. when describing three different people
C. when two things are being compared
D. when using direct address - ANSWER-A. when taking on the narrator role
In ASL, rhetorical questions are only used on rare occasions.
True
False - ANSWER-False
The terms Gestuno and International Sign refer to the same thing.
True
Flase - ANSWER-True
What is the location for the sign VACATION?
A. on the forehead
B. near the waist
C. on the chin
