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Understanding gesture in sign and speech: Perspectives from theory of mind, bilingualism, and acting
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 26 April 2017
Abstract
In their article, Goldin-Meadow & Brentari (G-M&B) assert that researchers must differentiate between sign/speech and gesture. We propose that this distinction may be useful if situated within a two-systems approach to theory of mind (ToM) and discuss how drawing upon perspectives from bilingualism and acting can help us understand the role of gesture in spoken/sign language.
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