
ERIC Number: EJ380251
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Publication Date: 1988
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Similarities and Differences between Spoken Languages and Natural Sign Languages.
Swisher, M. Virginia
Applied Linguistics, v9 n4 p343-56 Dec 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)
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Language: English
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