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 Monday September 20 2004

Emergent Sign Language

Via Kerim and Language Hat an interesting story about the creolization and emergence of a new for of sign language. I have no commentary other than to say it is very fascinating and that you should visit Language Hat for links.



Sean. inscribed these words of wisdom on Monday Sep 20, 2004 at 03:12 PM
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