The nature of torso articulation in human expression: signing and dancing

Napoli, Donna Jo; Sutton–Spence, Rachel

doi:10.1007/s41809-023-00127-1

J Cult Cogn Sci

2023

DOI: 10.1007/s41809-023-00127-1

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The nature of torso articulation in human expression: signing and dancing

Donna Jo Napoli

Rachel Sutton–Spence

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Torso articulation in sign languages

Napoli,

Sutton-Spence

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Torso articulation in sign languages is mentioned variably in the linguistic analysis of sign languages but is often ignored. The prevailing idea seems to be that detailed study of movement of the parts of the torso will yield little insight into linguistic matters – so mentions can be general and brief. The result is that torso articulations are an unmined area – perhaps one that holds treasures, particularly regarding the appreciation of creative sign language. We draw together the findings of other research regarding torso articulation, then give an inventory of possible torso articulations, exemplified with signs from dozens of the world’s named sign languages, and a brief overview of how annotation systems have approached torso movement in signs. We end with suggestions for how the study of torso articulation can open new avenues of sign language research.

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Torso articulation in sign languages

Napoli,

Sutton-Spence

2024

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The nature of torso articulation in human expression: signing and dancing

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