Linguistica - Sign Language

a method of communication used by individuals who are deafblind, involving the use of touch to feel and understand sign language through tactile sensations on the hands or body

lingua dei segni tattile, segno tattile

a manual communication system in which individual letters or words are represented by specific handshapes or finger movements, typically used to spell out words, names, or concepts that do not have corresponding signs in a sign language

dactilologia, ortografia manuale

the transmission of messages and meaning through various nonverbal cues, such as body language, facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice, without the use of spoken or written words

comunicazione non verbale, trasmissione non verbale

the nonverbal communication of thoughts, feelings, or intentions through physical gestures, posture, facial expressions, and movements

linguaggio del corpo

a system of gestural communication that develops naturally within a specific household or community, typically used by individuals with hearing impairments or limited exposure to a formal sign language

segnale familiare, segnale domestico

the use of simplified signs or gestures by infants and toddlers to communicate basic needs, wants, and concepts before they have developed verbal language skills

segni per neonati, linguaggio dei segni per bambini

a communication system used by deaf individuals from different countries to communicate with each other

segno internazionale, lingua dei segni internazionale

the correspondence between the form of a linguistic sign and its meaning, often involving visual or perceptual resemblances that enhance the understanding of the concept being conveyed

iconicità

the specific configuration and position of the hand and fingers used in sign language to represent phonetic or phonological units

configurazione della mano, forma della mano

the grammatical mechanism used in sign languages to convey information about the size, shape, movement, or location of objects or actions by incorporating classifiers into the signing space

costruzione di classificatori, struttura dei classificatori

a system of sign language that combines aspects of American Sign Language with the grammatical structure and vocabulary of English, allowing for a more direct representation of English language concepts through signs

inglese segnato, lingua dei segni inglese

a movement of the hands, face, or head that indicates a specific meaning

gesto

a system of written symbols used to transcribe and analyze sign languages, specifically American Sign Language, representing the handshapes, movements, and locations of signs

notazione Stokoe, sistema Stokoe

a writing system designed to visually represent sign languages by using a combination of standardized symbols to capture the movements, handshapes, facial expressions, and body postures involved in signing

Scrittura dei segni, Scrittura gestuale

a specific gesture, movement, or action that has a direct verbal translation and is widely understood within a particular culture or group

emblema, simbolo

a mode of communication that combines visual and gestural elements, such as sign language, where manual signs and facial expressions are used to convey meaning

modalità visivo-gestuale, modo di comunicazione visivo-gestuale

an educational approach that emphasizes spoken language and lip-reading skills as the primary means of communication and education for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, often excluding or minimizing the use of sign language or other visual-gestural modalities

oralismo, educazione orale