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Armstrong, David F. – Sign Language Studies, 2008
The idea that iconic visible gesture had something to do with the origin of language, particularly speech, is a frequent element in speculation about this phenomenon and appears early in its history. Socrates hypothesizes about the origins of Greek words in Plato's satirical dialogue, "Cratylus", and his speculation includes a possible…
Descriptors: Nonverbal Communication, Deafness, Semiotics, Linguistic Theory
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Wilcox, Sherman – Sign Language Studies, 1990
A review of research and theory on the structure of signed and spoken languages explores the relationship between the two language types and how the study of signed languages can inform researchers about the human capacity for language. (29 references) (CB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Contrastive Linguistics, Finger Spelling, Language Patterns
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Grosjean, Francois – Sign Language Studies, 1979
Compares the production of speech and sign: the approaches used in research, the cognitive processes involved, and the output timing mechanism. (AM)
Descriptors: Articulation (Speech), Cognitive Processes, Communication (Thought Transfer), Grammar