1. { LOCATION The concept of location in British Sign Language

2.  1870s – E. B. Tylor, Researches into the Early History of Mankind  1880 – Milan conference (oralism vs. sign)  1960 – William Stokoe, Sign Language Structure  1965 – A Dictionary of American Sign Language Brief history

3.  Vocabulary  Part of every sign  Part of grammar  Linguistics What is location?

4.  Forehead and above  Often signs linked to mind  Examples: Location 1

5.  Eyes and nose  Often signs related to these senses  Examples: Location 2

6.  Mouth area  Often linked to taste or mouth action  Examples: Location 3

7.  Below head  Examples: Location 4

8.  Same locations 1-4  No contact  Examples: ‘Out’ location

9.  More than one location  Not all linked to location area  Sign with more than one meaning  Same handshape, different location  Same handshape, same location, different meaning  Deliberate change of location Points to consider

10.  Important for clarity  Helps learn vocabulary  Not independent concept  Handshape  NMF  Placement  Signing space  Context Summary

11. Questions?