Sign Language Science: Factors Contributing to Natural Change
This course describes how we use historical data to demonstrate language change. While earliest indications suggest that the origin of a signed language began as a gestural form, it has evolved as it was handed down.
Monthly Subscription Starting at AED 99 + VAT
- Level Foundation
- Course by Georgetown University
- Total students 2,108 enrolled
-
Offered by
About
In this course, we will explore how language changes over time. We know from documentation that early ASL does not look the same as it does today. The earliest indications suggest that it originated as gesture, but that's not what people learn today. That's because, as it was passed down, it evolved and changed. In this course, we will look at the historical data and discuss how the language changed.
What you will learn
- Describe how ASL looked like in its inception
- Describe influences on the grammar of ASL by consistent contact with the English language
- Describe syntax and morphology in early ASL
- Describe what scholars of 19th century ASL know about ASL grammar
- Compare trends of change along the timeline of ASL evolution
Skills you learn
Auto Summary
Discover the evolution of American Sign Language in "Sign Language Science: Factors Contributing to Natural Change," offered by edX. This foundational Arts & Humanities course, led by expert instructors, delves into historical data to explain how ASL has transformed from its gestural origins to its modern form. Perfect for professionals, the course offers flexible subscription options to accommodate your learning needs.
Ted Supalla