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ERIC Number: EJ373618
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Signers of Tales: The Case for Literary Status of an Unwritten Language.
Frishberg, Nancy
Sign Language Studies, n59 p149-70 Sum 1988
Although American Sign Language (ASL) currently lacks an accepted writing system, one of the common reasons why it is not accepted for credit in foreign language programs, ASL does have a rich literary tradition. Several curricular remedies to improve those sign language courses are proposed. (CB)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, College Credits, Deafness, Higher Education, Language Attitudes, Literary Styles, Modern Language Curriculum, Relevance (Education), Second Language Instruction, Written Language
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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