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Sign Language Studies

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Dolman, David	1
Woodward, James C.	1

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Sign Languages in Jamaica.

Peer reviewed

Dolman, David – Sign Language Studies, 1986

Two different sign languages are in use by deaf persons in Jamaica. The "urban" variation is very similar to varieties of signing used in the United States, while the "rural" or "country" sign language is marked by use of physical portrayals and emphasis on physical characteristics. (CB)

Descriptors: Deafness, Foreign Countries, Language Usage, Language Variation

All in the Family: Kinship Lexicalization Across Sign Languages

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Woodward, James C. – Sign Language Studies, 1978

Native signs used as basic kin terms in 20 sign languages from several sign language families are examined. (Author/NCR)

Descriptors: Anthropological Linguistics, Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Skills, Language Usage