Very excited about Hope Morgan et al.'s talk on phonological (wiggle-fingers) complexity and frequency distribution! Relevant to much of my own work! #TISLR13 
Phonological complexity can be defined by 1) markedness (frequency/economy) and 2) structure (quantity).
E.g.:
Some handshapes are easier (1). Two-handed signs with simultaneous movements have more structure (2).
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E.g.:
Some handshapes are easier (1). Two-handed signs with simultaneous movements have more structure (2).
#TISLR13
Research question: is there a maximum limit of complexity that can be packed into a sign? #TISLR13
Research question: does phonological complexity change over time (language age as a factor)? #TISLR13
Research question: how does frequency relate to phonological complexity?
We already know that lexical frequency correlates inversely with sign duration (citing Börstell et al. 2016, 2019 😍)
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We already know that lexical frequency correlates inversely with sign duration (citing Börstell et al. 2016, 2019 😍)
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A scoring matrix defining phonological complexity index. #TISLR13
Results: Generally signs are not very phonological complex (distribution highest in the lower range of the scale) #TISLR13
Results: the distribution across complexity scale correlates with age of the language. #signlanguages become more phonologically complex over time?
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Plenty of future directions! Community size, neighborhood complexity, etc.
As for me (Calle), I'mma head over to Hope during the ☕ break and suggest a paper together. Hashtag networking hashtag I love all you TISLRs!
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As for me (Calle), I'mma head over to Hope during the ☕ break and suggest a paper together. Hashtag networking hashtag I love all you TISLRs!
#TISLR13
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