Syntax and Grammar of Sign Languages: A Linguistic Inquiry
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This exam evaluates the syntactic and grammatical structures of sign languages, comparing them with their spoken counterparts and contributing to linguistic theory.
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Exam Details
Duration: 50 minutes
Prerequisites: Syntax, Introduction to Linguistics, Studies in Sign Language
Key Topics
- Syntactic Structures
- Word Order
- Grammatical Marking
- Comparative Analysis
- Linguistic Theory
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze Syntactic Structures
- Compare Grammatical Features
- Discuss Linguistic Theory
- Illustrate with Examples
Full Description
This exam delves into the syntax and grammar of sign languages, focusing on their syntactic structures, word order, and grammatical marking. Candidates will evaluate how these aspects compare and contrast with spoken languages.
This exploration of sign language syntax offers valuable contributions to the field of linguistics, particularly in understanding language universals and the principles underlying grammatical organization across modalities.
During the verbal evaluation, candidates will be required to discuss specific syntactic phenomena, providing analytical insights supported by examples from various sign languages to illustrate their understanding.
Candidates should prepare by studying syntactic theories pertinent to both sign and spoken languages, ensuring they have a comprehensive understanding of the established literature in this area.
Sample Questions
- How does the syntactic structure of a sign language differ from that of a spoken language?
- What role does word order play in sign languages, and how is it marked grammatically?
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