Introduction
SLA2
Linking the domains of Second Language Acquisition and Sign Language Acquisition
Article outline
- 1.Introduction
- 2.A brief history of research on sign language as a second language
- 2.1In the beginning
- 2.2Research during the 1980s–1990s
- 2.3Evolution of sign SLA 2000s–present day
- 3.Overview of the contributions
- 4.Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
-
References
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