American Sign Language for Family Members: Parameters, Signs, and Culture
Explore the world of American Sign Language (ASL) in the context of family relationships. Learn about the five parameters of sign language, including handshape, location, movement, non-manual markers, and palm orientation. Discover how to sign family members such as mother, father, brother, and sister, and delve into the significance of sign names in Deaf culture. Uncover essential resources for furthering your ASL skills and understanding.
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Family Amy Sakellariou American Sign Language I Modern Language Department SUNY Cortland
Table of Contents Objectives Parameters of a sign Family signs Handshape Location Palm Orientation Location Sign Names Resources
Objectives Students will be able to identify 5 parameters of a sign Students will be able to demonstrate the signs for family members Students will be able to understand what sign names are in Deaf culture
Five Parameters of a sign 1. Handshape 2. Location 3. Movement 4. Non Manual Markers 5. Palm Orientation
Family Signs 1. Family 2. Mother 3. Father 4. Brother 5. Sister Family Signs
What is the handshape in ASL for the word family?
What is the location for the sign Father? FOREHEAD CHIN
What is the palm orientation for the sign brother? Palm faces upward Palm face downward Palm faces left or right
What is location for the sign sister? Chest Chin Forehead
Sign Names Sign names in the very basic sense, are used in the Deaf culture to identify individuals. A person s sign name is the first letter of their name associated with a specific location and movement on the body or face.
Resources Signing Naturally Levels I, II Cheri Smith, Ken Mikos, Ella Mae Lentz, The Book of Name Signs, Naming in American Sign Language Samuel J. Supalla American Sign Language Green Book Dennis Cokley, Charlotte Baker Shenk
