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American Sign Language

From the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, an overview of what American Sign Language (ASL) is, how it differs from other countries, comparing ASL to spoken language, why to encourage early language learning, and more. Includes a downloadable printable PDF and a link to order free publications.

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Humanities / World Languages / Less Commonly Taught Languages

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Material Type:: Reference Material
Date Added to MERLOT:: October 30, 2023
Date Modified in MERLOT:: October 30, 2023
Author:: NICDCD, National Institutes on Health
Submitter:: Cathy Swift

Primary Audience:: College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Professional
Technical Format:: Website
Mobile Compatibility:: Not specified at this time
Language:: English
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