1. Gestures and sign languages
Types of gestures
Iconics
Deictics
Beats
Types of sign languages
Alternate sign languages
Primary sign languages
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2. Different modes of communication
Oralism
Signed English
American Signed Language (ASL)
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3. Structure of signs Articulatory parameters Sets of features or primes
Shape
Orientation
Location
Movement
Sets of features or primes
Non-manual components – head, eye movements
Finger-spelling
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4. Resources for sign language
American Sign Language -
ASL – American Association for the Deaf - F&b=91587
ASL Browser - wser.htm
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