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WHAT SIGN LANGUAGES ARE?

INTRODUCTION TO SING LANGUAGES AND THEIR CULTURE

By Rita Mazza

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What is a sign? Is it the same in every language? What is the difference between a sign and a gesture? How does sign language relate to spoken language?

This session offers alternative approaches to (foreign) languages, explores the way sign language generates its own culture and addresses the potential of non-verbal communication.

AESTHETIC AND EXPRESSION OF ITALIAN SIGN LANGUAGE

By Rita Mazza

In this class Rita Mazza introduces a few exemples of the use of sign languages in performing arts such as visual vernacular, LIS poetry and LIS songwriting, explaining peculiarities and differences of each of them.