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Area of Science:

  • Linguistics
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Sign Language Studies

Background:

  • Social determinants are proposed to influence morphological complexity.
  • Linguistic diversity is linked to the typological nature of languages.
  • Sign languages of deaf communities offer a unique case for studying these relationships.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationship between social determinants and morphological complexity in sign languages.
  • To explore how this relationship contributes to linguistic diversity.
  • To apply Trudgill's (2011) criteria for morphological complexity to sign languages.

Main Methods:

  • Applying Trudgill's (2011) criteria for morphological complexity to sign languages.
  • Analyzing social characteristics of deaf communities and their potential impact on language typology.
  • Considering factors like sign language acquisition variability and inter-signer contact.

Main Results:

  • Sign languages generally display low to moderate levels of morphological complexity.
  • Social factors, such as small community size and dense social networks, may influence complexity.
  • Variable sign language acquisition and diverse signer interactions appear to counteract complexification.

Conclusions:

  • The morphological complexity of sign languages is influenced by a complex interplay of social factors and acquisition patterns.
  • Understanding these dynamics is crucial for a comprehensive view of sign language grammar and linguistic diversity.
  • This contrasts with views suggesting inherently complex morphology in sign languages, highlighting the need to consider social determinants.