The Sound of Silence in Nohya: A Preliminary Account of Sign Language Use by the Deaf in a Maya Community in Yucatan, Mexico  

Oleh:

Shuman, Malcolm K.

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Language Sciences (Full Text) vol. 2 no. 1 (1980), page 144-173.
Fulltext: 02_01_Shuman.pdf (911.4KB)

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This paper describes the system of manual communication used by the deaf in a small Maya Indian village in Yucatan, Mexico, The SL is analyzed at two levels recommended by Voegelin. First, the lexicon is descried in order to show (a) parallels with other SLs; (b) similarities to the folk gestural system of Mexico; and (c) distinguishing aspects. Second, syntax and grammar are partially described by the presentation of a number of examples designed to test the principles given by Stokoe and Kuschel in their field guide. Finally, conclusions are suggested and recommendations for further work presented.

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