Comprehensive Review Of Theoretical And Linguistic Foundations Of Sign Language
Keywords:
Sign language, linguistics, theoretical foundations, phonology, syntaxAbstract
This article provides a comprehensive review of the theoretical and linguistic foundations of sign language. It explores the development of sign language studies from early descriptive research to modern linguistic and cognitive approaches. The review highlights the key theories that shaped the understanding of sign languages as fully natural and structured linguistic systems. It also examines phonological, morphological, syntactic, and semantic aspects of sign languages, emphasizing their similarities and differences with spoken languages. Furthermore, the paper discusses recent advances in sign language linguistics and their implications for language acquisition, translation, and technology-assisted communication. The study aims to summarize existing knowledge, identify research gaps, and provide a foundation for future linguistic and interdisciplinary investigations in the field of sign language research.
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