Form both hands into flat "B" handshapes with your fingers together and straight. Hold your non-dominant hand in front of you with the palm facing inward and fingers pointing forward. Place the pinky-side edge of your dominant hand on top of the index-finger edge of your non-dominant hand. Slide your dominant hand forward along the edge of your non-dominant hand.
Sign 'COLLEGE', then 'YOUR', and finally use the sign for 'MAJOR' by sliding your dominant flat hand forward over your non-dominant flat hand. Finish with a 'WHAT' expression by furrowing your eyebrows.
Point to yourself for 'MY', sign 'MAJOR' by sliding your dominant hand forward on your non-dominant hand, and then fingerspell 'B-I-O-L-O-G-Y' or use the specific sign for biology.
Sign 'HE', 'PROMOTED', and then use the sign for 'MAJOR'. The context of the military or a job will make it clear that you are referring to the rank rather than a field of study.
Sign 'COLLEGE', then 'YOUR', and finally use the sign for 'MAJOR' by sliding your dominant flat hand forward over your non-dominant flat hand. Finish with a 'WHAT' expression by furrowing your eyebrows.
Point to yourself for 'MY', sign 'MAJOR' by sliding your dominant hand forward on your non-dominant hand, and then fingerspell 'B-I-O-L-O-G-Y' or use the specific sign for biology.
Sign 'HE', 'PROMOTED', and then use the sign for 'MAJOR'. The context of the military or a job will make it clear that you are referring to the rank rather than a field of study.
Yes, this sign is often used for the military rank of Major, as well as for a college major or a primary focus. The context of your sentence will make the exact meaning clear to the person you are signing with.
While 'major' in English can mean 'important' (like a 'major event'), ASL usually prefers the specific sign for 'IMPORTANT' (F-hands making a circle and coming together) for that concept. This sign is best for a field of study, a rank, or a main track.
Your dominant hand should always be the one on top doing the sliding movement. Your non-dominant hand acts as the stationary base underneath.
