5 Questions
¿Cuál es el orden de las palabras en la Lengua de Señas Mexicana?
Sujeto-verbo-objeto (SVO)
¿Qué tipo de marcadores son fundamentales para transmitir información gramatical en la LSM?
No manuales (expresiones faciales, movimientos de cabeza y lenguaje corporal)
¿En qué siglo se originó la Lengua de Señas Mexicana?
Siglo 19
¿Qué lenguaje de señas influyó en el desarrollo de la LSM?
Lengua de Señas Francesa (LSF)
¿En qué año se creó la Federación Mexicana de Sordos?
2003
Study Notes
Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM)
Sign Language Syntax
- LSM has a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order.
- Sentences often begin with a topic, followed by a comment.
- Non-manual markers (facial expressions, head movements, and body language) are essential for conveying grammatical information.
- LSM uses a system of spatial referencing, where signs are directed towards specific locations in space to indicate who is performing an action.
Mexican Sign Language History
- LSM originated in the 19th century, influenced by French Sign Language (LSF) and American Sign Language (ASL).
- In 1866, the first school for the deaf was established in Mexico City, introducing LSF to the country.
- ASL was introduced in the 1960s, influencing the development of LSM.
- LSM gained recognition as a legitimate language in 2003, with the establishment of the Mexican Federation of Deaf People (Federación Mexicana de Sordos).
- Efforts to standardize LSM are ongoing, with the creation of a standardized dictionary and language certification programs.
Test your knowledge of Mexican Sign Language syntax, history, and development. Learn about the structure and evolution of LSM from the 19th century to its recognition as a legitimate language in 2003.
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