8 media results found for 'american sign language'
This series encourages viewers to utilize various skills and techniques to increase their knowledge of ASL. Each video contains a lecture on specific features of ASL followed by several stories signed in ASL. These videos are intended to help thos...Read More
A narrative of the origins of American Sign Language (ASL) presented by ASDB Deaf Mentor Joseph Ponte. Presented in American Sign Language (ASL) by Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind Deaf Mentor Program.
Fourteen signs included are: Santa Claus, cookie, milk, stocking, present, reindeer, train, candy cane, wreath, Christmas tree, Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, elf, and snowman.
Mouthing is an essential and active language element used among native ASL users. Kevin Struxness presents 52 different mouthing movements along with their respective phonological meanings. Each movement is then illustrated in an ASL sentence. Sig...Read More
This episode explores how to identify the subject and object of a sentence. It also discusses how fingerspelling is used to clarify the context of a sentence and the importance of spatial referencing. Additionally, viewers learn how numbers are in...Read More
This episode explores the use of facial expressions in ASL. Facial expressions are used to show "affect" and serve as transitional markers to help guide the flow of conversation. Not only do facial behaviors signal affective and communicative info...Read More
In this episode, viewers learn all about classifiers. These include designated handshapes and rule-grounded body pantomimes used to represent nouns and verbs. The purpose of the classifier is to provide additional information about nouns and verbs...Read More
Learn how to translate from American Sign Language to British Sign Language and vice versa. Over 1,000 words identified by signers and text. PC REQUIREMENTS:PC Requirements: Windows 95 through Windows 7, CD-ROM, sound card and speakers. (Not Mac C...Read More
