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| Comparative Analysis | 1 |
| Contrastive Linguistics | 1 |
| Language Patterns | 1 |
| Language Research | 1 |
| Language Universals | 1 |
| Oral Language | 1 |
| Sign Language | 1 |
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| Applied Linguistics | 1 |
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| Swisher, M. Virginia | 1 |
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Peer reviewedSwisher, M. Virginia – Applied Linguistics, 1988
Argues that the study of natural sign languages can enhance understanding of what language really is. The aspects of sign language that are similar and dissimilar to the characteristics of spoken language are described. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Contrastive Linguistics, Language Patterns, Language Research
