The Effects of Electronic Communication on American Sign Language

Autor/inn/en	Schneider, Erin; Kozak, L. Viola; Santiago, Roberto; Stephen, Anika
Titel	The Effects of Electronic Communication on American Sign Language
Quelle	In: Sign Language Studies, 12 (2012) 3, S.347-370 (24 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0302-1475
Schlagwörter	American Sign Language; Electronic Mail; Computer Mediated Communication; Mass Media Effects; Mass Media Role; Influence of Technology; Technological Advancement; Sociolinguistics; Language Variation; Language Styles; Age Differences; Gender Differences; Questionnaires; Interviews; Brainstorming; Deafness; Use Studies + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Elektronischer Briefkasten; Computerkonferenz; Technological development; Technologische Entwicklung; Soziolinguistik; Sprachenvielfalt; Sprachstil; Age; Difference; Age difference; Altersunterschied; Geschlechterkonflikt; Fragebogen; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Gehörlosigkeit; Taubstummheit; Benutzerschulung
Abstract	Technological and language innovation often flow in concert with one another. Casual observation by researchers has shown that electronic communication memes, in the form of abbreviations, have found their way into spoken English. This study focuses on the current use of electronic modes of communication, such as cell smartphones, and e-mail, and how they affect American Sign Language. This study explores Deaf ASL users' perceptions of the extent that these memes have entered their signed lexicon. While the research focuses on social factors of age and gender in order to compare the use of these abbreviations by specific groups. (Contains 5 tables and 4 notes.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10