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Peer reviewedRutherford, Susan – Sign Language Studies, 1985
Examines the group narrative, a folk tradition that is widespread among deaf children. Shows how the use of American Sign Language elements and traditional group narrative style can be used in developing deaf children's appreciation and mastery of English-based texts and the world view they contain. (SED)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Children, Deafness, Folk Culture
Peer reviewedReagan, Timothy G. – Sign Language Studies, 1986
The Communication Committee of the South African National Council for the Deaf is currently developing an artificial sign language which could be used with all of the country's ethnolinguistic groups. Guidelines and constraints for developing such an artificial language are outlined. (CB)
Descriptors: Artificial Languages, Deafness, Ethnic Groups, Foreign Countries
