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SUMMARY:Variation in British Sign Language - Dr Rachel Sutton-Spence\, Cen
 tre for Deaf Studies\, University of Bristol
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CONTACT:Catherine Davies
DESCRIPTION:The sign language of the British Deaf community is no more uni
 form than any other living language.  As well as showing a great deal of r
 egional variation\, BSL is influenced by other social and identity factors
  such as\nage\, gender\, ethnic origin and educational and family backgrou
 nd influence BSL. Some variation is similar to that seen in other language
 s in Britain and some is specific to the unique position of the Deaf commu
 nity within British society.  Additionally there is evidence of rapid lang
 uage change as Deaf society has changed and continues to change.  This sem
 inar outlines\nsome effects of social factors on pronunciation\, vocabular
 y\, grammar and discourse on the beautiful\, dynamic and fascinating visua
 l language that is\nBSL.\n
LOCATION:GR06-7\, English Faculty\, 9 West Road (Sidgwick Site)
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