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Peer reviewedDolman, David – Sign Language Studies, 1986
Two different sign languages are in use by deaf persons in Jamaica. The "urban" variation is very similar to varieties of signing used in the United States, while the "rural" or "country" sign language is marked by use of physical portrayals and emphasis on physical characteristics. (CB)
Descriptors: Deafness, Foreign Countries, Language Usage, Language Variation
