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What is NZSL?
What is NZSL?
- The language of New Zealand's hearing community
- The language spoken in England
- The language spoken in Australia
- The language of New Zealand's deaf community (correct)
How many people in New Zealand have some knowledge of NZSL?
How many people in New Zealand have some knowledge of NZSL?
- About 5,000 people
- About 50,000 people
- About 2,000 people
- About 23,000 people (correct)
What was the attitude towards signing in society until the 1980s?
What was the attitude towards signing in society until the 1980s?
- It was viewed positively
- It was not viewed at all
- It was only used in private settings
- It was viewed negatively (correct)
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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