Adverbial Morphemes in Tactile ASL - Gallaudet University

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PDE – Steven D. Collins Methods _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A variety of data collection methods were considered prior to the pilot. One option was to use the taping method used in the 1998 pilot study but would change the environment: the taping would occur during a social event with naturally occurring conversations. However, this option has three possible drawbacks. The first is related to respect for the privacy of individuals. It would not be ethical to videotape persons in signed conversation when they are unaware of the taping activity. This would be particularly true for deaf-blind persons since they would very likely be totally unaware of the cameras. The second drawback is the likelihood that the conversation might not contain the type of desired data. A third drawback is that multiple cameras would be needed in order to capture unobstructed views necessary for the analysis. The final controlled session, as developed from the pilot, was unique in that the learner was able to obtain the individual subjects’ permission and they were aware of the videotaping. In this manner, the privacy of the individuals was maintained. During the videotaping session, the subjects occasionally lapsed into conversation that, in fact, did discuss information of a private nature. The goal of the data collection effort relates primarily to capturing certain formational aspects of the conversation and not to the actual content of the conversation. Consequently, the full videotape session will be kept confidential and only short pertinent video clips showing the desired results will be released as part of the study. In addition to providing the above-mentioned controls to insure privacy, the subjects were given the suggested topics for their conversation. However, the subjects were not informed of the specific observations that were being made. In this way, they would not be predisposed to any of the target structures. The duration of the sessions were approximately 50 minutes of conversation followed by an opportunity for the researcher to interview the subjects to collect the information on the questionnaire. Once the videotaped sessions were completed, the entire piece of discourse was transcribed into a glossed format. The transcript, in conjunction with video footage, was then analyzed to determine whether or not any assimilations or adaptations occurred with regard to the adverbials under study. The pool of adverbial expressions was then classified according to function. The transcription of the full conversation session shows the features and functions of the adverbials in tactile sign language. The full transcription is provided in Appendix D. 39
PDE – Steven D. Collins Methods _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.1. Logistics and the Selection of a Site The learner has full access to the use of the Gallaudet University Interpreting Lab. The sessions were videotaped using five video cameras. These cameras, four of which were digital video, recorded in a high quality mode that allows for editing and the future possibility of disseminating research findings on CD-ROMS or via the Internet. Multiple cameras were needed for the interview sessions. If a single camera had been used, the receiver’s hand, which was positioned on the signer’s hand, may have blocked some of the signing. Due to the fact that all of the communication happens in the area where the two hands are in contact, the camera shots were from the waist up to ensure that all aspects of the signing space was properly captured on the videotape. The equipment was set up and operated automatically and no other person was in the room at the time of the session. Figure 13 shows the arrangement of the subjects and the cameras for the taping sessions. Figure 13. Arrangement of subjects and cameras 40
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