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Peer reviewedWilbur, Ronnie – Sign Language Studies, 1994
Attempts to formulate an appropriate linguistic generalization for the occurrence of inhibited periodic eyeblinking by fluent American Sign Language (ASL) signers. It is shown that signers' eyeblinks are sensitive to syntactic structure, from which intonational phrases may be derived. (19 references) (MDM)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Eye Movements, Intonation, Language Research
Peer reviewedShaw, Risa – Sign Language Studies, 1987
Identifies indicators of register or style in selected portions of two lectures presented in American Sign Language, and in the interpretations of each made by two interpreters. The indicators used are speaking rate, pausing, syntax, intonation, and lexical choice. Transcripts of data are included in Appendix. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Communication (Thought Transfer), Deaf Interpreting, Discourse Analysis
