CASLI Cultural & Linguistic Mediation 4

Question 1

In the context of CASLI evaluation, 'source language interference' in a cultural mediation task most likely refers to:

Accepted Answer

Imposing source language grammar or cultural frames onto the target language

Answer

Source language interference occurs when the interpreter's output mirrors the structure of the source rather than producing natural target language.

Question 2

When Deaf community members reference 'oralism' negatively, they are typically referring to:

Accepted Answer

Historically enforced educational policies that banned signed languages in favor of speech

Answer

Oralism was a dominant educational philosophy that suppressed signed languages and is a significant cultural trauma marker in Deaf history.

Question 3

A Deaf client expresses frustration that the interpreter is using Signed Exact English (SEE) instead of ASL. The interpreter should:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the concern and shift to ASL grammar as requested

Answer

Client preferences for language modality should be honored; ASL is the natural language of the Deaf community, not SEE.

Question 4

The 'Deaf President Now' (DPN) movement of 1988 is culturally significant to interpreters because it:

Accepted Answer

Demonstrated Deaf community agency and the political dimensions of Deaf cultural identity

Answer

DPN at Gallaudet University was a watershed moment asserting Deaf self-determination and is central to Deaf cultural literacy.

Question 5

When an interpreter encounters a Deaf client who identifies as 'hard of hearing' and prefers spoken English over ASL, the appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Respect the client's self-identification and communication preference

Answer

Self-identification and communication preferences must be respected; there is no single 'correct' identity for people with hearing loss.

(CASLI) Center for the Assessment of Sign Language Interpretation Practice Test