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What is NZSL?
The language of New Zealand's deaf community
How many people in New Zealand have some knowledge of NZSL?
About 23,000 people
What was the attitude towards signing in society until the 1980s?
It was viewed negatively
Study Notes
NZSL Overview
- NZSL stands for New Zealand Sign Language, the official language of the Deaf community in New Zealand
- It is a unique language with its own grammar, vocabulary, and syntax, distinct from spoken languages
Prevalence of NZSL Knowledge
- Approximately 20,000 people in New Zealand have some knowledge of NZSL, including native speakers, learners, and users
Historical Attitudes towards NZSL
- Until the 1980s, signing was generally viewed as inferior to spoken languages, and was often discouraged or suppressed in educational and social settings
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