Ikonizität und Indexikalität im gebärdensprachlichen Lexikon – Zur Typologie sprachlicher Zeichen

Abstract

The paper deals with the iconic and indexical relations of lexical signs in German Sign Language (DGS

Sign Language in Light of Mathematics Education: An Exploration Within Semiotic and Embodiment Theories of Learning Mathematics

“…Wille (2020) furthermore explores the role of indexicality of mathematical SL signs and claims that this can influence the meaning of the signs as developing in their use when talking about mathematical activity. As one form of indexicality she refers to semantic fields as described in a categorisation of indexical signs in DGS suggested by Kutscher (2010). Following this, SL signs can indicate semantic fields through location of performance, indicating the reference to a certain class of signed concepts, like signs associated with cognitive processes (like thinking, forgetting, knowing) performed on the forehead.…”