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Location in ASL: Insights from phonetic variation
Claude E Mauk1, Martha E Tyrone2
1University of Pittsburgh.
Sign Language and Linguistics
|October 20, 2015
Summary
Phonetic effects like signing speed and adjacent sign location influence forehead signs in American Sign Language (ASL), demonstrating coarticulation. Further analysis of location values and body posture offers deeper insights into ASL phonetics.
Area of Science:
- Linguistics
- Phonetics
- Sign Language Studies
Background:
- Previous research explored location variation in American Sign Language (ASL).
- The influence of phonetic effects on specific sign locations remained an area for deeper investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate phonetic effects on forehead-located signs in ASL.
- To explore advanced methods for analyzing the phonetics of location in sign language.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of how signing speed and adjacent sign locations affect forehead signs.
- Examination of finer-grained location values and body posture changes.
- Utilizing kinematic data to analyze the use of signing space.
Main Results:
- Signing speed and adjacent sign location were found to influence forehead signs.
- Observed effects align with general principles of coarticulation in sign language.
- Body posture and detailed location analyses provide insights into phonetic processes.
Conclusions:
- Phonetic factors significantly impact the production of ASL signs at specific locations.
- Advanced analytical approaches, including kinematic data, enhance the understanding of sign language phonetics.
- Continued research is essential for a comprehensive understanding of ASL phonetics and coarticulation.
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