A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review
Corpus research on signed languages in the Nordic countries (2024)


Jantunen, T., Mesch, J., & Ferrara, L. (2024). Corpus research on signed languages in the Nordic countries. Nordic Journal of Linguistics, Early online. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0332586524000118


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All authors or editorsJantunen, Tommi; Mesch, Johanna; Ferrara, Lindsay

Journal or seriesNordic Journal of Linguistics

ISSN0332-5865

eISSN1502-4717

Publication year2024

Publication date23/09/2024

VolumeEarly online

PublisherCambridge University Press

Publication countryUnited Kingdom

Publication languageEnglish

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1017/s0332586524000118

Publication open accessOpenly available

Publication channel open accessOpen Access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX)https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/97988


Abstract

This semi-systematic literature review examines signed language corpus research in the Nordic countries, with a quantitative and qualitative assessment of corpus research. The article first describes some critical components and functionalities of signed language corpora. It then outlines the evolution of Nordic corpus research, highlighting Sweden’s pioneering role and subsequent developments in Finland and Norway. The findings suggest a progression from method-focused publications to those exploring linguistic phenomena within and across (signed) languages. Although the number of research publications is modest, there is a discernible shift towards comparative studies and applications in signed language teaching and learning.


Keywordscorpus-based researchcorpus linguisticssign languageFinnish Sign LanguageSwedish Sign Languagelinguisticsliterature surveys

Free keywordscorpus research; Finnish Sign Language; literature review; nordic signed languages; Norwegian Sign Language; signed language corpora; Swedish Sign Language


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VIRTA submission year2024

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