Name signs in Greek Sign Language

From: American Annals of the Deaf | Date: July 1, 2002| Author: Kourbetis, Vassilis; Hoffmeister, Robert J | Copyright information

Name signs have existed in Greek Deaf culture since antiquity. However, little is known about Greek Sign Language (GSL) and the Greek Deaf community. Based on interviews with 200 people, the phonological characteristics of Greek name signs are described, as well as the frequency of occurrence of specific name signs and the influence of spoken Greek. Comparisons are made with American Sign Language and the naming process in general Greek culture. The Greek Deaf community uses both types of nam...

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