How do signed languages compare to spoken languages

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1. How do signed languages compare to spoken languages? In what ways are they similar or identical? In what ways are they different? Why do language scientists reject classifying signed languages as a form of pantomime.

2. Describe the sign language equivalent of spoken language phonology. How does the perception of sign language and spoken language phonology compare?

3. What role does movement play in sign language phonology and syntax?

4. Describe evidence suggesting that signers undertake morphological decomposition when comprehending signs. What role do facial expressions play in sign language morphology?

5. What have studies of deaf signers contributed to our understanding of critical periods and the biological basis of language acquisition?

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