Transliteration & Language Modalities Flashcards

What is Pro-Tactile communication and how does it differ from tactile ASL?

Answer: Pro-Tactile is a DeafBlind-centered communication system that includes back-channel feedback on the signer's body; tactile ASL focuses only on receiving hand signs

Pro-Tactile extends tactile communication to include feedback cues on the body, creating a fuller communicative experience developed by and for the DeafBlind community.

When interpreting for a DeafBlind individual using tactile methods, what is a critical adjustment the interpreter must make?

Answer: Allow the DeafBlind person to place their hands on the interpreter's hands to receive signs through touch

Tactile interpreting requires physical contact — the DeafBlind individual places their hands on the interpreter's to perceive the signs.

Which of the following best describes the use of Signing Exact English (SEE) in adult professional settings?

Answer: SEE is rarely used by adult Deaf professionals and is primarily associated with educational settings for children

SEE was designed for educational purposes and is rarely the preferred mode among adult Deaf professionals who typically prefer ASL.

What does 'initialized signing' mean?

Answer: Using the handshape of the first letter of an English word while making a sign, often in manually coded English systems

Initialization modifies a sign by using the handshape of the English word's first letter, a common feature of manually coded English systems.

How does the interpreter's role differ when providing oral transliteration versus ASL interpreting?

Answer: In oral transliteration the interpreter uses no signs, only clear mouthing and possible gestures, while ASL interpreting involves full sign language production

Oral transliteration is a distinct modality using only visible mouth movement and natural gestures, without ASL signs, serving lipread-dependent consumers.

Which factor most determines whether an interpreter should use ASL or a more English-based signing mode for a given consumer?

Answer: The consumer's own language background, preferences, and communication needs

Consumer-centered practice means the consumer's language background and stated preferences are the primary determinants of which modality to use.