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- Title
The Beginnings of Research on British Sign Language.
- Authors
Woll, Bencie
- Abstract
This article discusses the beginnings of research on British Sign Language (BSL) in the mid-1970s. It highlights the work of various researchers, including Mary Brennan and Reuben Conrad, who challenged the exclusive use of spoken languages in deaf education. The article also mentions the development of research projects in Bristol and Edinburgh, as well as the collaboration between deaf and hearing researchers. The author, Bencie Woll, shares their own experiences and interests in BSL research, which expanded to include topics such as sign language acquisition, sign language disorders, and machine learning of BSL. The article also mentions the emergence of sign language conferences and international collaborations in the field.
- Subjects
SIGN language; DEAF children; INTERPRETERS for the deaf; STAINED glass windows; LANGUAGE disorders; LANGUAGE research; FACIAL expression
- Publication
Sign Language Studies, 2024, Vol 24, Issue 2, p350
- ISSN
0302-1475
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1353/sls.2024.a920114