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Amer-Ind transparency.

J K Daniloff, L L Lloyd, M Fristoe

    The Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders
    |February 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Comprehension of Amer-Ind signals was 42-50% transparent, lower than expected but higher than American Sign Language. Repetitive signals showed greater transparency than static or kinetic ones.

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    Area of Science:

    • Linguistics
    • Sign Language Studies
    • Communication Sciences

    Background:

    • The Amer-Ind gestural system is a communication method used by some Indigenous North American communities.
    • Previous research suggested high transparency for Amer-Ind signals, but empirical data was limited.
    • Understanding signal transparency is crucial for effective communication and language acquisition.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To objectively assess the comprehension transparency of 193 Amer-Ind signals.
    • To compare Amer-Ind signal transparency with existing data for other sign languages.
    • To identify common errors in Amer-Ind signal comprehension.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized the Amerind Video Dictionary as the source for 193 Amer-Ind signals.
    • Employed three distinct scoring criteria to rate signal transparency.

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  • Analyzed comprehension results to determine transparency percentages and common error types.

    • Main Results:

    • Amer-Ind signal transparency ranged from 42-50%, falling below previous estimates (80-88%).
    • Despite lower-than-expected transparency, Amer-Ind signals were significantly more transparent than those in American Sign Language.
    • Repetitive Amer-Ind signals demonstrated higher transparency compared to kinetic and static signals.

    Conclusions:

    • The actual transparency of Amer-Ind signals is lower than previously suggested.
    • Amer-Ind signals offer a more transparent communication system than American Sign Language.
    • Findings have implications for clinical practice, communication strategies, and potential use in educational settings.