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Foreign Vocabulary in Sign Languages: A Cross-linguistic Investigation of Word Formation (Hardcover)

by Diane Brentari (Editor) "Mouthings" are unvoiced pronunciations of German words, produced along with manual signs by deaf signers of DSGS ..." (more)
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This text takes a close look at the ways that five sign languages borrow elements from the surrounding dominant spoken language community where each is situated. It offers a careful analysis of semantic, morphosyntactic and phonological adaption of forms taken from a source language (in this case a spoken language) to a recipient signed language. In addition, the contributions contained in the volume examine the social attitudes and cultural values that play a role in this linguistic process. Since the cultural identity of deaf communities is manifested most strongly in their sign languages, this topic is of interest for cultural and linguistic reasons. Linguists interested in phonology, morphology, word formation, bilingualism and linguistic anthropology should find this an interesting set of cases of language contact. Interpreters and sign language teachers should also find a wealth of interesting facts about the sign languages of these diverse deaf communities.
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