Signing As Language

The transcript discusses the diversity of languages worldwide, focusing on sign languages and their regional variations. It highlights Bill Stokey's pioneering work in American Sign Language (ASL) and his efforts to create a dictionary based on linguistic principles. The transcript also explores the structural analysis of sign languages, comparing it to spoken languages, and emphasizes the need for further research into the history and geography of deaf communities.

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