Sociolinguistic Variation in Hong Kong Sign Language

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Sociolinguistic Variation in Hong Kong Sign Language

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Victoria University of Wellington

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Internal lexical variation appears to be a prominent feature within signed languages; it is perhaps a result of their distinctive acquisition patterns and fragile transmission. Recent research in different signed languages indicates that sociolinguistic variation within signed languages parallels some patterns found in spoken languages, though with some factors distinct to the former. This research examines sociolinguistic variation in a regional sign language, Hong Kong Sign Language (HKSL),...

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Thesis level

Doctoral

Date created

2016

Creator

Siu, Wai Yan Rebecca

URL

https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Sociolinguistic_Variation_in_Hong_Kong_Sign_Language/17020070

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Sociolinguistics / Hong Kong Sign Language / Sociolinguistic variation / Sign language / School: School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies / Unit: Deaf Studies Research Unit / Language in Culture and Society (Sociolinguistics) / Expanding Knowledge in Language, Communication and Culture / Degree Discipline: Linguistics / Degree Level: Doctoral / Degree Name: Doctor of Philosophy

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