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Wilbur, Ronnie B.; Petitto, Laura A. – Discourse Processes, 1983
Uses techniques of the study of conversational analysis in oral language in the study of American Sign Language conversations, and concludes that such conversations are structured in ways that parallel those of spoken language. (FL)
Descriptors: Adults, American Sign Language, Discourse Analysis, Interaction