Iconicity and Arbitrariness in Sign Language

Overview

The unit discusses the concept of iconicity in sign language. 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this topic, students will be able to:

• • Define and differentiate between iconicity and arbitrariness in sign language.

  • Identify examples of iconic and arbitrary signs.

  • Explore the role of iconicity and arbitrariness in sign language communication.

  • Understand the advantages and limitations of each linguistic feature.

Activities in this Section

1. Watch the lesson nine video for the vocabulary signing. 

2. Exercise: try your hands on lesson five Exercise

3. Practice: sign all practice sentences 

4. Read: the articles on iconicity and arbitrariness in GhSL  

Building Vocabulary

Watch the video and learn how to sign these words 

*Vocabulary: (group, can’t, make, with, training, with, stand, dance, sit, if, change, things, see, look, lie, true, false, maybe, money, control, buy, sell)