Linguistic Research

 

Iconic Language VS Abstract Language

Phonaesthetics         

            Visual

            Tactile

            Motion

            Physiological State

            Psychological State

 

English gl at beginning of words (gleam, glow, glint, glitter) = love intensity light

             wr at beginning of words (writhe, wriggle, wrist, write) = twisting movement

 

Components of English VS ASL

English: phonemes   letters, sounds 

ASL: Hand shape, hand orientation, location, movement, facial modifier.

5 parameters of signs

 

Does ASL have phonemic meaning?

 

Does each of the parameters have broad innate meanings?

 

Signs must have: Hand shape, Hand Orientation, Location

Secondary characteristics sign may have.  Movement, facial modifier

However facial modifiers when applied become the dominant factor to the meaning of the sign.

 

Hand Shapes (CREATE LIST)  (phonaesthetic meaning for each)

            DOUBLE X = harshness

Hand Orientation (CREATE LIST)  (phonaesthetic meaning for each)

 

Location (CREATE LIST)  (phonaesthetic meaning for each)

            Time line with body plane

            Public to Intimate with proximity to waist

Movements (CREATE LIST)  (phonaesthetic meaning for each)

            Slow movements add emphasis

Facial Features (CREATE LIST)  (phonaesthetic meaning for each)

            Tongue waggle = greater distance