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The document explores the significance of gesture and sign languages as forms of non-verbal communication, highlighting their roles in daily life and specific communities. It details the differences between everyday gestures and formal sign languages, emphasizing their unique structures and cultural importance. Additionally, it discusses the benefits of understanding these languages for promoting inclusivity and enhancing communication skills.

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The document explores the significance of gesture and sign languages as forms of non-verbal communication, highlighting their roles in daily life and specific communities. It details the differences between everyday gestures and formal sign languages, emphasizing their unique structures and cultural importance. Additionally, it discusses the benefits of understanding these languages for promoting inclusivity and enhancing communication skills.

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Gesture and Sign

Languages
Explore the fascinating world of non-verbal communication. We will look at the
differences between everyday gestures and formal sign languages. Discover
their importance in daily life and specific communities. Join us on this journey
of expression and inclusivity.
What is Gesture Language?
Gesture language uses hand and body movements. It expresses thoughts and feelings non-verbally.

Examples include waving "hello," pointing for directions, and nodding "yes." It's often used with speech to add emphasis.

Emphasize Varies
Gestures are used alongside spoken language to emphasize Gesture language varies across cultures. What's polite in one
points place might be rude in another.
Common Types of
Gestures
Gestures come in many forms. Each serves a unique purpose in
communication.

Emblems
Directly translate into words, like a thumbs-up.

Illustrators
Accompany speech to visualize what's being said.

Affect Displays
Show emotions, such as smiling or frowning.

Regulators
Control the flow of conversation, like raising a hand.

Nonverbal communication accounts for about 70% of meaning.


Diving into Sign
Language
Sign language is a complete language, like English or Spanish. It uses hand
movements to communicate.

It's a visual-gestural system with unique grammar and vocabulary. It's the
primary way many Deaf people communicate.

Complete Visual
A complete language Uses a visual-gestural system

Diverse
Over 300 sign languages worldwide
How Sign Languages
Work
Sign languages use handshapes, locations, movements, and facial expressions.

They combine these elements to create "signs." The grammar is different from
spoken languages.

Handshap Locations Movement


es s

Expression
s

American Sign Language (ASL) is the most widely used in North America. It
originates from French Sign Language.
The Linguistics of Sign Language
Sign language has its own complex linguistics.

The study of the elements, syntax and morphology that contribute to sign language structure.

Morphology
2
Signs inflected to change meaning.

Phonology
Handshape, palm orientation, location, 1
and movement.
Syntax
Sentence structure differs from spoken
3 languages.
Notable Sign Languages
Many sign languages exist worldwide. Each has its own unique features.

ASL
1 American Sign Language is used in the USA and Canada.

BSL
2 British Sign Language is used in the UK. It's different from ASL.

IS
3 International Sign is used at international events. One example
is the Deaflympics.

About 250,000 to 500,000 people in the US use ASL.


Cultural Significance of Sign Language
Sign language isn't just communication. It's a vital part of Deaf culture and identity.

The Deaf community has unique norms, values, and traditions. It preserves a rich linguistic heritage.

Culture
1
Vital part of Deaf culture and identity.

Norms
2
Deaf community has unique norms, values, and traditions.

Heritage
3
Preserves a rich linguistic heritage.

Deaf President Now movement happened at Gallaudet University (1988).


Why Gesture and Sign
Languages Matter
Gesture and sign languages are very important. They help communicate in
noisy places or over distances.

They provide access and inclusion for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people. They
also enhance communication skills for everyone.

3 4
Easy Access
Facilitate communication Provide Access and Inclusion

5
Enhance
Enhance communication skills

Studies show learning sign language can improve spatial reasoning.


Conclusion:
Communicating in Many
Ways
Gesture and sign languages are powerful. They offer many ways to express
thoughts.

Understanding and respecting these languages promotes inclusion. It


encourages us to think creatively about communication beyond words.

Powerful Understanding
Powerful forms of expression Understanding and respecting
promotes inclusivity

Communication
Think creatively about communication

Thank you.

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