Constructed Action in an Unfamiliar Sign Language Register
Constructed Action in an Unfamiliar Sign Language Register
Constructed Action in an Unfamiliar Sign Language Register
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Sociocultural Context: Orality & Literacy<br />
Literacy: Societal life is determ<strong>in</strong>ed by the use of writ<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Orality:<br />
Cultures without <strong>an</strong>y writ<strong>in</strong>g system<br />
The (non-) existence of writ<strong>in</strong>g affects cognitive processes as well as<br />
the modes of expression used.<br />
Oral cultures:<br />
• Knowledge is tied to the person<br />
• Communication is restricted to face-to-face contact<br />
• Different techniques for pass<strong>in</strong>g on knowledge are used<br />
• ...<br />
(Günther/Ludwig 1994; Ong 1985)
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