William Stokoe Flashcard - Deaf History

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What was William Stokoe's main contribution to sign language?

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Proving that American Sign Language (ASL) is a legitimate language with its own grammar and syntax.

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How did William Stokoe's research on American Sign Language impact the perception of sign language?

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It changed the perception of sign language from being seen as a simple collection of gestures to a complex and fully developed language.

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In what ways did Stokoe's work influence the recognition of sign language as a legitimate language?

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Stokoe's work demonstrated the linguistic legitimacy of sign language.

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What role did Stokoe play in advocating for sign language recognition at the institutional level?

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Advocated for the recognition of American Sign Language (ASL)

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How did Stokoe's work impact the development of deaf education?

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Stokoe's work demonstrated that American Sign Language (ASL) is a legitimate language, leading to its recognition and incorporation into deaf education.

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What changes did Stokoe's research bring about in the teaching of American Sign Language?

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Recognition of ASL as a legitimate language and its inclusion in the curriculum

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What challenges did Stokoe face in advocating for sign language recognition?

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Prevailing belief that sign language was not a legitimate language

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How did Stokoe's influence shape the curriculum and teaching methods in deaf education? Options: Excluding American Sign Language (ASL) from the curriculum, Incorporating American Sign Language (ASL) as a primary language of instruction, Focusing on lip-reading as the primary communication method, Implementing a spoken language-only approach

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Incorporating American Sign Language (ASL) as a primary language of instruction