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

Handshape for number "4"

When

Start: July 18, 2011 at 12:30 PM
End: July 18, 2011 at 3:30 PM

Location

Atlanta Marriott Marquis
265 Peachtree Center Avenue
Atlanta, Georgia

Description

Part of the 2011 National RID Conference: “Growing Globally”

Numbers are used everyday. On the surface, they seem straightforward, but do you know how to correctly convey the following in ASL: Channel 4, four children, 4th house in a row, and fourth place in a contest? Hint: Channel 4 and four children do not share the same palm orientation.

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

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. Additionally, the prevalence of 2-D signing via video requires interpreters to be mindful of producing numbers both accurately as well as in a viewable manner.

In this session participants will learn to recognize and use four specific numbering systems in ASL. Participants will also develop skill in articulating those systems accurately.

Topics we will cover

• Recognize four specific numbering systems in ASL
• Know how to correctly articulate the 4 different systems
• Understand the correct usage of each system in an ASL message
• View ASL numbers used in context
• Enhance language accuracy, competency and comprehensibility in ASL messages

CEUs

Monday, July 18, 2011
12:30-3:30 PM
Three-hour workshop offering 0.3 CEUs in the Professional Studies category. Requires some content pre-knowledge.

Registration
For more information and registration, please visit the RID website

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