| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 935101 | Language & Communication | 2007 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
It may be possible to infer some features of language evolution from properties of homesigns – the rudimentary gestural systems created by certain deaf children. On this belief, homesigns offer a potential window on language evolution. The present article makes an assessment of the heuristic potential of a homesigns window on language evolution. And it addresses the question of what would be involved in constructing a full-blown homesigns window.
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Authors
Rudolf Botha,