Four Number Systems You Need to Know! ASL Numbers for Interpreters

Handshape for number "4"

When

Start: July 30, 2010 at 8:30 PM
End: July 30, 2010 at 11:30 PM

Location

Chattanooga Marriott
Two Carter Plaza
Chattanooga, TN

Description

Part of the 2010 RID Region II Conference!

Do you know how to correctly convey the following in ASL: Channel 4, four children, 4th in a list, and the last four digits of your SSN?

Numbering systems differ in English and ASL. English is relatively straightforward with only two types: cardinal and ordinal numbers. ASL, however, has more than a dozen different categories including order, informational, quantifiers, and numerals.

While many systems are familiar, interpreters can struggle with knowing which system to use. This is especially true with some of the more unique systems. Expressing ASL numbers incorrectly can make an interpreted message difficult for Deaf viewers to understand.

Using signed video texts, participants will learn to recognize and use four different numbering systems in ASL. Participants will also develop skill in articulating numbers accurately.

Topics we will cover

  • Recognize four different numbering systems in ASL
  • Learn how to articulate the four different systems
  • Know when to use a particular system in an ASL message
  • View ASL numbers used in context
  • Enhance language accuracy, competency and comprehensibility in ASL messages

Three-hour workshop:
6:30-9:30 PM

0.3 CEUs in the Professional Studies category requiring some content pre-knowledge.

For more information and registration, please visit the RID Region II webpage.

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