Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

Ceil Lucas, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Robert Adam
University College London

Glenn Anderson
University of Arkansas

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Dirksen Bauman
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Onno Crasborn
Radboud University

Karen Emmorey
San Diego State Universitys

Jordan Fenlon
University of Chicago

Maribel Garate
Gallaudet University

Brian Greenwald

Joseph Hill
National Technical Institute for the Deaf at Rochester Institute of Technology

Julie A. Hochgesang
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Terry Janzen
University of Manitoba

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Trevor Johnston
Macquarie University

Arlene Kelly
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Gaurav Mathur
Gallaudet University

Carolyn McCaskill
Gallaudet University

Johanna Mesch
Stockholm University

Soya Mori
Institute of Developing Economies

Ronice Müller de Quadros
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Pilar Piñar
Gallaudet University

Elena Radutzky
Mason Perkins Deafness Fund

Timothy Reagan
Nazarbayev University

Rose Stamp
The University of Haifa

Gladys Tang
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University of Teacher Education

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Betsy (Elizabeth) Winston
Teaching Interpreting and Mentors Center

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

Ceil Lucas, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Robert Adam
University College London

Glenn Anderson
University of Arkansas

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Dirksen Bauman
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Danielle Bouvet
Université Lumière, Lyon 2

Onno Crasborn
Radboud University

Karen Emmorey
San Diego State Universitys

Jordan Fenlon
University of Chicago

Maribel Garate
Gallaudet University

Brian Greenwald
Gallaudet University

Julie A. Hochgesang
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Terry Janzen
University of Manitoba

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Trevor Johnston
Macquarie University

Arlene Kelly
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Gaurav Mathur
Gallaudet University

Carolyn McCaskill
Gallaudet University

Johanna Mesch
Stockholm University

Soya Mori
Institute of Developing Economies

Ronice Müller de Quadros
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Pilar Piñar
Gallaudet University

Elena Radutzky
Mason Perkins Deafness Fund

Timothy Reagan
Nazarbayev University

Rose Stamp
The University of Haifa

Gladys Tang
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University of Teacher Education

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Betsy (Elizabeth) Winston
Teaching Interpreting and Mentors Center

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

Ceil Lucas, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Glenn Anderson
University of Arkansas

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Dirksen Bauman
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Brian Greenwald
Gallaudet University

Joseph Hill
University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Terry Janzen
University of Manitoba

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Trevor Johnston
Macquarie University

Arlene Kelly
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

Gaurav Mathur
Gallaudet University

Carolyn McCaskill
Gallaudet University

Johanna Mesch
Stockholm University

Soya Mori
Institute of Developing Economies

Laura-Ann Petitto
McGill University

Pilar Piñar
Gallaudet University

Elena Radutzky
Mason Perkins Deafness Fund

Timothy Reagan
Nazarbayev University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University of Teacher Education

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

Ceil Lucas, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Glenn Anderson
University of Arkansas

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Dirksen Bauman
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Brian Greenwald
Gallaudet University

Joseph Hill
University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Terry Janzen
University of Manitoba

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Trevor Johnston
Macquarie University

Arlene Kelly
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

Gaurav Mathur
Gallaudet University

Carolyn McCaskill
Gallaudet University

Johanna Mesch
Stockholm University

Soya Mori
Institute of Developing Economies

Laura-Ann Petitto
McGill University

Pilar Piñar
Gallaudet University

Elena Radutzky
Mason Perkins Deafness Fund

Timothy Reagan
Nazarbayev University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University of Teacher Education

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

Ceil Lucas, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Glenn Anderson
University of Arkansas

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Dirksen Bauman
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Brian Greenwald
Gallaudet University

Joseph Hill
University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Terry Janzen
University of Manitoba

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Trevor Johnston
Macquarie University

Arlene Kelly
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

Gaurav Mathur
Gallaudet University

Carolyn McCaskill
Gallaudet University

Johanna Mesch
Stockholm University

Soya Mori
Institute of Developing Economies

Laura-Ann Petitto
McGill University

Pilar Piñar
Gallaudet University

Elena Radutzky
Mason Perkins Deafness Fund

Timothy Reagan
Nazarbayev University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University of Teacher Education

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

Ceil Lucas, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Glenn Anderson
University of Arkansas

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Dirksen Bauman
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Brian Greenwald
Gallaudet University

Joseph Hill
University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Terry Janzen
University of Manitoba

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Trevor Johnston
Macquarie University

Arlene Kelly
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

Gaurav Mathur
Gallaudet University

Carolyn McCaskill
Gallaudet University

Johanna Mesch
Stockholm University

Soya Mori
Institute of Developing Economies

Laura-Ann Petitto
McGill University

Pilar Piñar
Gallaudet University

Elena Radutzky
Mason Perkins Deafness Fund

Timothy Reagan
Nazarbayev University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University of Teacher Education

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

Ceil Lucas, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Glenn Anderson
University of Arkansas

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Dirksen Bauman
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Brian Greenwald
Gallaudet University

Joseph Hill
University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Terry Janzen
University of Manitoba

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Trevor Johnston
Macquarie University

Arlene Kelly
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

Gaurav Mathur
Gallaudet University

Carolyn McCaskill
Gallaudet University

Johanna Mesch
Stockholm University

Soya Mori
Institute of Developing Economies

Laura-Ann Petitto
McGill University

Pilar Piñar
Gallaudet University

Elena Radutzky
Mason Perkins Deafness Fund

Timothy Reagan
Nazarbayev University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University of Teacher Education

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

Ceil Lucas, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Glenn Anderson
University of Arkansas

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Dirksen Bauman
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Brian Greenwald
Gallaudet University

Joseph Hill
University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Terry Janzen
University of Manitoba

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Trevor Johnston
Macquarie University

Arlene Kelly
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

Gaurav Mathur
Gallaudet University

Carolyn McCaskill
Gallaudet University

Johanna Mesch
Stockholm University

Soya Mori
Institute of Developing Economies

Laura-Ann Petitto
McGill University

Pilar Piñar
Gallaudet University

Elena Radutzky
Mason Perkins Deafness Fund

Timothy Reagan
Nazarbayev University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University of Teacher Education

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

Ceil Lucas, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Glenn Anderson
University of Arkansas

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Dirksen Bauman
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Brian Greenwald
Gallaudet University

Joseph Hill
University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Terry Janzen
University of Manitoba

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Trevor Johnston
Macquarie University

Arlene Kelly
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

Gaurav Mathur
Gallaudet University

Carolyn McCaskill
Gallaudet University

Johanna Mesch
Stockholm University

Soya Mori
Institute of Developing Economies

Laura-Ann Petitto
McGill University

Pilar Piñar
Gallaudet University

Elena Radutzky
Mason Perkins Deafness Fund

Timothy Reagan
Nazarbayev University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University of Teacher Education

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

Ceil Lucas, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Glenn Anderson
University of Arkansas

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Dirksen Bauman
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Brian Greenwald
Gallaudet University

Joseph Hill
University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Terry Janzen
University of Manitoba

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Trevor Johnston
Macquarie University

Arlene Kelly
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

Gaurav Mathur
Gallaudet University

Carolyn McCaskill
Gallaudet University

Johanna Mesch
Stockholm University

Soya Mori
Institute of Developing Economies

Laura-Ann Petitto
McGill University

Pilar Piñar
Gallaudet University

Elena Radutzky
Mason Perkins Deafness Fund

Timothy Reagan
Nazarbayev University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University of Teacher Education

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

Ceil Lucas, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Glenn Anderson
University of Arkansas

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Dirksen Bauman
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Brian Greenwald
Gallaudet University

Joseph Hill
University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Terry Janzen
University of Manitoba

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Trevor Johnston
Macquarie University

Arlene Kelly
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

Gaurav Mathur
Gallaudet University

Carolyn McCaskill
Gallaudet University

Johanna Mesch
Stockholm University

Soya Mori
Institute of Developing Economies

Laura-Ann Petitto
McGill University

Pilar Piñar
Gallaudet University

Elena Radutzky
Mason Perkins Deafness Fund

Timothy Reagan
Nazarbayev University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University of Teacher Education

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

Ceil Lucas, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Glenn Anderson
University of Arkansas

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Dirksen Bauman
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Brian Greenwald
Gallaudet University

Joseph Hill
University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Terry Janzen
University of Manitoba

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Trevor Johnston
Macquarie University

Arlene Kelly
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

Gaurav Mathur
Gallaudet University

Carolyn McCaskill
Gallaudet University

Johanna Mesch
Stockholm University

Soya Mori
Institute of Developing Economies

Laura-Ann Petitto
McGill University

Pilar Piñar
Gallaudet University

Elena Radutzky
Mason Perkins Deafness Fund

Timothy Reagan
Nazarbayev University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University of Teacher Education

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

Ceil Lucas, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Glenn Anderson
University of Arkansas

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Dirksen Bauman
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Brian Greenwald
Gallaudet University

Joseph Hill
University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Terry Janzen
University of Manitoba

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Trevor Johnston
Macquarie University

Arlene Kelly
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

Gaurav Mathur
Gallaudet University

Carolyn McCaskill
Gallaudet University

Johanna Mesch
Stockholm University

Soya Mori
Institute of Developing Economies

Laura-Ann Petitto
McGill University

Pilar Piñar
Gallaudet University

Elena Radutzky
Mason Perkins Deafness Fund

Timothy Reagan
Nazarbayev University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University of Teacher Education

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

Ceil Lucas, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

Ceil Lucas, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

Ceil Lucas, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

Ceil Lucas, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

Ceil Lucas, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

Ceil Lucas, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

Ceil Lucas, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.

Founding Editor

William C. Stokoe

Editor

David F. Armstrong, Gallaudet University

Editorial Board

Benjamin Bahan
Gallaudet University

Douglas Baynton
University of Iowa

John D. Bonvillian
University of Virginia

Mary Brennan
University of Edinburgh

Karen Emmorey
Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Carol Erting
Gallaudet University

Tom Humphries
University of California, San Diego

Robert E. Johnson
Gallaudet University

Adam Kendon
University of Pennsylvania

Barbara J. King
College of William and Mary

Christopher Krentz
University of Virginia

Harlan Lane
Northeastern University

Scott K. Liddell
Gallaudet University

Ceil Lucas
Gallaudet University

Susan Mather
Gallaudet University

David McNeill
University of Chicago

Laura Ann Petitto
McGill University

Sarah Taub
Gallaudet University

Takashi Torigoe
Hyogo University

John Vickrey Van Cleve
Gallaudet University

Virginia Volterra
Istituto di Psicologia, CNR

Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Sherman Wilcox
University of New Mexico

Editorial Scope

Sign Language Studies publishes a wide range of original scholarly articles and essays relevant to signed languages and signing communities. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of important ideas and opinions concerning these languages and the communities who use them. Topics of interest include linguistics, anthropology, semiotics, Deaf culture, and Deaf history and literature. While the journal is especially interested in work concerning Deaf communities, signed languages used by hearing people are also of interest. Manuscripts and books for review should be submitted to the Editor, c/o Gallaudet University Press, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695, following the guidelines outlined in the back of the journal.