CSET — American Sign Language
The CSET — American Sign Language (ASL) Exam has three subtests. The first part of the first subtest has 10 multiple-choice questions dealing with literary and cultural traditions of ASL. The second part has 20 multiple-choice questions dealing with cultural analysis and comparisons of American and non-American cultures. The first part of the second subtest has 10 multiple-choice questions covering general linguistics. The second part has 20 multiple-choice questions covering the linguistic traditions of the targeted audience. The third subtest has two sections with no multiple-choice questions, only constructed answer questions, covering error analysis and communication. The third part has 18 multiple-choice questions that deal with comprehension. Each part of the test also has one or two constructed answer questions.
The first CSET — ASL subtest covers major movements, genres, and writers who work with ASL. This includes information on the history of ASL and its role in how deaf culture is perceived by other societies. The candidate must analyze several ASL-related works and demonstrate an ability to interpret ASL to written English. The test will also cover information concerning the development of deaf culture and how it relates to the rest of the world. There will be questions dealing with learning and perception and how becoming deaf at different ages impacts those processes.
The second CSET — ASL subtest focuses on linguistics and the study of language. The candidate must show an understanding of syntax, grammar, and the situational variations. Additionally, the candidate must understand how and why languages change. The test covers knowledge of how words are used to convey multiple meanings, and how different groups of people can interpret words differently. The next section examines the candidate’s understanding of how the body is used in sign language, beyond the formation of finger signs. This covers knowledge of how to sign with emphasis, inflection, and development of new signs to describe new situations. Finally the candidate must demonstrate the ability to recognize and correct errors in the use of ASL.
The third subtest examines the test taker's comprehension of conversations in ASL, the ability to respond to questions, and the ability to ask questions. The person must be able to make deductions based on information received in ASL and be able to use similes, metaphors, irony, and sarcasm. The candidate must also be able to analyze the mood, and subtle messages conveyed in ASL conversation.
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