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Mackie, Alan – Australian Journal of Adult and Community Education, 1993
Observation study of a profoundly deaf person led to the conclusion that finger spelling and universal sign language could link deaf and hearing cultures. The complex and rewarding modality of finger spelling warrants further research as a cross-cultural communication medium. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Case Studies, Communication Problems, Deaf Interpreting
Peer reviewedJordan, I. King; Battison, Robbin M. – Sign Language Studies, 1987
Describes an experiment comparing communication accuracy within and between various sign languages from different countries. Longer communications were generally more successful than shorter ones. Deaf signers understand their own sign language better than they do foreign sign languages. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Problems, Comparative Analysis, Deafness
