Leiden Deaf Studies

Deaf Studies at Leiden University Centre for Linguistics (LUCL) |

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Hurray! Our article is out now: https://t.co/RHJJ6K9lZf Thanks to the collaboration with the Journal Linguistic Typology, we were able to add the unique feature of drawings of the authors’ name signs!!

Drawings are made by @marta_morgado

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It's a wrap! It was a wonderful showcase of Deaf African Artists.

HANDS! Festival, some facts: 370 registrations from 49 countries!!

In case you missed the screening, see YouTube: https://t.co/63JCZcm3rP

[Leiden Deaf Studies @DeafStudiesLUCL]

In less than 24 hours, the HANDS! Festival starts with amazing contributions of the deaf African performers and artists!

Check this out yourselves tomorrow!! Registration is free of charge:

https://t.co/PlaPevTGsV

[Leiden Deaf Studies @DeafStudiesLUCL]

On 12 June 2021, Leiden University hosts the HANDS! Festival on African Sign Arts: This online event showcases Visual Vernacular, Poetry, Handicrafts and Dance. All created by deaf African performers. Check out the poster!

Registration is free of charge: https://t.co/PlaPevTGsV

[Anique Schüller @anique_schuller]

Output interdisciplinary project abt the influence of Dutch missionaries on deaf education in Africa (1960-1990)

Webpage with:
- Inventory data & Oral History from archives
- Oral History gathered by us
- A beautiful photo gallery

@DeafStudiesLUCL #LUIH
https://t.co/CCtRiVD1Dd

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Later today, the kickoff of #WOCAL10 takes place 🥂During the #WOCALSL workshop (7-11 June) there are multiple presentations about these 14 African countries and their sign languages!

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Registration for #WOCAL10 and the workshop on African SL #WOCALSL closes this Thursday. If you want to attend, do not wait any longer and register here: https://t.co/tKaghDoNVR

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@NynkeDethmers @Tanzatoto Hi Nynke,

Great idea!!
We are wondering if or how we can support this in any way. Could you please send us a DM to discuss this?

[Leiden Deaf Studies @DeafStudiesLUCL]

On 12 June 2021, Leiden University hosts the HANDS! Festival on African Sign Arts: This online event showcases Visual Vernacular, Poetry, Handicrafts and Dance. All created by deaf African performers. Check out the poster!

Registration is free of charge: https://t.co/PlaPevTGsV

[Leiden Deaf Studies @DeafStudiesLUCL]

Registration is free for everyone. The link for registration is: https://t.co/bf7Zi16TV2

Come and join our wonderful festival! 4/4

[Leiden Deaf Studies @DeafStudiesLUCL]

HANDS! Festival
June 12, 2021
3pm-5pm CET

This online event is organized on the final day of #WOCALSL and everyone is welcome to join (no restrictions)

HANDS! Festival is free of charge but we kindly ask you to register so we can share the link with you: https://t.co/bf7Zi16TV2

[Leiden Deaf Studies @DeafStudiesLUCL]

Indeed, this is going to be a beautiful day. Please come and join us. The time of the festival is 15:00-17:00 (3pm-5pm) CET.

For the HANDS! Festival there will be no travel to Leiden. It is a virtual festival that you can watch at the comfort of your homes or workplaces. 3/4

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For requests received later, we will do our very best but cannot guarantee IS interpreters for talks outside the #WOCALSL workshop

[Leiden Deaf Studies @DeafStudiesLUCL]

Presenters and attendees of #WOCAL10 who need an IS interpreter: This is the last day to ensure that talks you prefer outside the #WOCALSL workshop can be interpreted. Check the program here: https://t.co/wPysPpo9AB

Send your request for an IS terp to [email protected]

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Let us know for which presentations of the main session or non-signing workshops you need an International Sign interpreter. For requests made after May 7, we promise to do our best 2/2

The program of #WOCAL10: https://t.co/5Yh5Kromux

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All presentations in the #WOCALSL workshop and all plenaries will be accessible in International Sign. If you need IS interpretation for another presentation in the #WOCAL10 program, please send a request before May 7 to: [email protected] 2/1

[Leiden Deaf Studies @DeafStudiesLUCL]

Registration for the World Conference of African Linguistics, #WOCAL10 and the Workshop on African Sign Languages, #WOCALSL is open!!!

https://t.co/tKaghDoNVR

[Leiden Deaf Studies @DeafStudiesLUCL]

On 12 June 2021, Leiden University hosts the HANDS! Festival on African Sign Arts: Visual Vernacular, Poetry and Handicraft, and featuring the presentation of the winners of the competition of Deaf African Sign Artists.

Registration link (free):
https://t.co/bf7Zi16TV2

[Leiden Deaf Studies @DeafStudiesLUCL]

For more information on Colloquium on African Languages and Linguistics (CALL) 2020 and to view the entire programme visit: https://t.co/BwAvKWtwPp

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50th Colloquium on African Languages & Linguistics

On Aug 31 we'll host a #virtual session with 4 papers on African sign languages. The session is accessible in International Sign & English. Email [email protected] for free registration.
#50CALL2020
https://t.co/JWIF6X0nsF

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TALKS:
@MaryEdward11 & @pernipa: Simultaneous constructions in GSL & AdaSL
T. Hadjah: Number Marking in GSL
@marta_morgado: Role of facial expression in size & shape specifiers in 2 West African village SLs
@marianmartin_19 & @victorianyst: Gestural substrate in West African SLs