GSL Grammar Structure 

Overview

The unit introduces you to the grammar system of sign language, with much focus on GhSL grammar structure. 

Learning Outcomes

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

• • Recall all the word orders available in GhSL

  • Explain why ‘BE’ verbs are not used in GhSL conversation

  • Explain why articles are not signed in the GhSL conversation

  • Redevelop and sign a particular sentence into all the word orders in GhSL

  • Recognised and sign more agentive words in GhSL

Activities in this Section

1. Watch the lesson four videos for vocabulary signing.

2. Exercise: try your hands on Lesson 4 Exercise  (see pages 43 and 44 of the book 'Introduction to Sign Language' for Exercise 4)

3. Practice: sign all practice sentences under Practice 4 (see page 42 of the book 'Introduction to Sign Language' for Practice 4)

4. Practice: keep a conversation in GSL with a friend (see page 42 of the book 'Introduction to Sign Language' for a conversation sample)

5. Read: Log in to myclass.knust.edu.gh and read on the Grammar Systems of Sign Languages. (Alternatively, read pages  33 and 34 of the book Introduction to Sign Language for the same information.)

Building Vocabulary

Watch the video and learn how to sign these words 

*Vocabulary: (much, more, many, old, family, man, woman, boy, girl, brother, sister, marry, house, husband, wife, father, mother, auntie, uncle, baby, son, daughter, child, born, divorce, house, home, finish, room, some, computer, contact, chair, table)

PRACTICE SECTION: STUDENTS 

Interpret what the students are signing in their videos. Make sure you also send your video to your instructor. Make a nice video to be used as a learning resource in this section.