Similarities and Differences between Spoken Languages and Natural Sign Languages.

Swisher, M. Virginia

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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)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Contrastive Linguistics, Language Patterns, Language Research, Language Universals, Oral Language, Sign Language

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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