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American sign language vocabulary: computer aided instruction for non-signers

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In this paper we present the results of a study designed to evaluate the computer-based methods of learning American Sign Language (ASL). We describe a method including an initial instruction session along with receptive and generative language tests which were administered after a week-long retention interval. We show a strong correlations (r=.62, r=.57) between the initial session's instruction and the receptive and generative levels of vocabulary signing. Based on the results of our experiment, we establish a baseline for further exploration of ASL vocabulary acquisition and identify further paths for language based instruction.

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    Assets '08: Proceedings of the 10th international ACM SIGACCESS conference on Computers and accessibility
    October 2008
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    ISBN:9781595939760
    DOI:10.1145/1414471
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