Suppose that you are in a situation like Amy and Carol in the library, where the interpretation is inaccurate, what should you do? Consider the following situations and determine whether an intervention is necessary at all.
In this exercise, you will see a series of 12 clips one at a time. To start the clip, click the Play button or just click on the image. Watch the clip to the end and read what the interpreter said as well as a more accurate interpretation.
Should you intervene? To determine the level of urgency to correct the interpreting error, consider:
How much will this error affect the outcome of this event or the way that the Deaf people are perceived?
Use the grid to the right of the clip to rate the urgency of correcting the interpreter’s error. Click on the box corresponding to the level of urgency and the relationship you have with the signer. Recognizing the difference between supporting a close friend, a casual acquaintance and someone whom you have never met, consider the variations in your answers. Explain the choices you made.
Consider the urgency of intervening (Important, Optional, Unnecessary)
according to your relationship with the signer (Close Friend, Casual Acquaintance, Stranger).
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Question 1 of 12
In this question, the signer lists a number of U.S. cities with their name signs, including a sign with a B handshape that can mean either Boston, Massachusetts or Berkeley, California. Both cities share the same sign. The interpreter thought the presenter meant Boston, while in fact he meant Berkeley. Should the error be brought to the attention of the interpreter and/or Deaf presenter?
What choices did you make based on whether the signer is your friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger? Explain your choices.
This response will be awarded full points automatically, but it can be reviewed and adjusted after submission.
Question 2 of 12
As in the previous question, the signer lists a number of U.S. cities with their name signs, including a sign with a B handshape that can mean either Boston, Massachusetts or Berkeley, California. Both cities share the same sign. The interpreter thought the presenter meant Boston, while in fact he meant Berkeley. Should the error be brought to the attention of the interpreter and/or Deaf presenter?
What choices did you make based on whether the signer is your friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger? Explain your choices.
This response will be awarded full points automatically, but it can be reviewed and adjusted after submission.
Question 3 of 12
In ASL, negation often occurs at the end of the sentence. Here the interpreter missed that element and presented the information as a statement. Should the error be brought to the attention of the interpreter and/or Deaf presenter?
What choices did you make based on whether the signer is your friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger? Explain your choices.
This response will be awarded full points automatically, but it can be reviewed and adjusted after submission.
Question 4 of 12
Handshapes can be difficult to catch, especially if the information was presented quickly.
What choices did you make based on whether the signer is your friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger? Explain your choices.
This response will be awarded full points automatically, but it can be reviewed and adjusted after submission.
Question 5 of 12
Modal or auxiliary verbs (such as could, would, should) can be tricky. The presenter advised against buying a used computer, however the interpreter turned it into a negative statement. Should the presenter be aware that his suggestion has turned into a declaration by the interpreter?
What choices did you make based on whether the signer is your friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger? Explain your choices.
This response will be awarded full points automatically, but it can be reviewed and adjusted after submission.
Question 6 of 12
Variations in sign parameters, including handshape, location and movement may be rather subtle or very quick, making it difficult for the interpreter to accurately catch the information.
What choices did you make based on whether the signer is your friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger? Explain your choices.
This response will be awarded full points automatically, but it can be reviewed and adjusted after submission.
Question 7 of 12
Once again, a variation in a sign parameter, including handshape, location and movement may be rather subtle or very quick, making it difficult for the interpreter to accurately catch the information.
What choices did you make based on whether the signer is your friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger? Explain your choices.
This response will be awarded full points automatically, but it can be reviewed and adjusted after submission.
Question 8 of 12
Here’s the same clip with an error in the interpretation of a different parameter.
What choices did you make based on whether the signer is your friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger? Explain your choices.
This response will be awarded full points automatically, but it can be reviewed and adjusted after submission.
Question 9 of 12
Adverbs and adjectives in ASL can be easily overlooked. Often the salient information describing actions or objects is contained in facial expression or movements.
What choices did you make based on whether the signer is your friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger? Explain your choices.
This response will be awarded full points automatically, but it can be reviewed and adjusted after submission.
Question 10 of 12
Once again, the interpreter overlooked salient information describing an object that was contained in facial expression or movements. Should the error be corrected?
What choices did you make based on whether the signer is your friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger? Explain your choices.
This response will be awarded full points automatically, but it can be reviewed and adjusted after submission.
Question 11 of 12
Non-manual signals, however subtle, are an important part of ASL.
What choices did you make based on whether the signer is your friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger? Explain your choices.
This response will be awarded full points automatically, but it can be reviewed and adjusted after submission.
Question 12 of 12
Signs often used are localized or regional and thus are unknown to outsiders. This is not unlike the acronyms that may be familiar only to insiders. Should the error in the interpretation be fixed?
What choices did you make based on whether the signer is your friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger? Explain your choices.
This response will be awarded full points automatically, but it can be reviewed and adjusted after submission.
