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LOCATION. The concept of location in British Sign Language. 1870s – E. B. Tylor , Researches into the Early History of Mankind 1880 – Milan conference ( oralism vs. sign) 1960 – William Stokoe , Sign Language Structure 1965 – A Dictionary of American Sign Language. Brief history.

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  1. LOCATION The concept of location in British Sign Language

  2. 1870s – E. B. Tylor, Researches into the Early History of Mankind • 1880 – Milan conference (oralism vs. sign) • 1960 – William Stokoe, Sign Language Structure • 1965 – A Dictionary of American Sign Language Brief history

  3. Vocabulary • Part of every sign • Part of grammar • Linguistics What is location?

  4. Forehead and above • Often signs linked to mind • Examples: Location 1

  5. Eyes and nose • Often signs related to these senses • Examples: Location 2

  6. Mouth area • Often linked to taste or mouth action • Examples: Location 3

  7. Below head • Examples: Location 4

  8. Same locations 1-4 • No contact • Examples: ‘Out’ location

  9. More than one location • Not all linked to location area • Sign with more than one meaning • Same handshape, different location • Same handshape, same location, different meaning • Deliberate change of location Points to consider

  10. Important for clarity • Helps learn vocabulary • Not independent concept • Handshape • NMF • Placement • Signing space • Context Summary

  11. Questions?

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