American Sign Language Science Professional Certificate

What you will learn

  • Identify the historical origins in natural gesture for the emergence of ASL grammar.
  • Describe the degree and types of structural variation within ASL, considering the possible influences from its contacts with other signed and spoken languages.
  • Discuss the role of visual analogy in learning ASL, considering the possible linguistic universals for signed languages.
  • List ways in which language specific variation and historical change for signed languages may compare and contrast to those for spoken languages.
  • Describe the visual, motoric, and cognitive constraints which may give rise to these phenomena.
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Sign Language Science: Factors Contributing to Nature Structure (edX) EdX
Georgetown University,GeorgetownX

Sign Language Science: Factors Contributing to Nature Structure (edX)

Languages & Literature

Dive into the unique realm of signed languages with 'Sign Language Science', a comprehensive online course presented by edX. Join Professor Ted Supalla as he unravels the natural structure and grammatical nuances that define sign language, revealing how these linguistic systems are shaped by human interaction and cognitive processes.

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Sign Language ASL American Sign Language Science Professional Certificate
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