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Title: Perspectives on heritage sign language acquisition and maintenance.
Authors: Papin, Stéphanie1, González-Montesino, Rayco H1
Source: Journal of Deaf Studies & Deaf Education. 2025 Special Issue, Vol. 30, pSI79-SI93. 15p.
Subject Terms: *Communicative competence, *Curriculum, *Ability, *College teacher attitudes, *Research, *Research methodology, *Sign language, *Training, Deafness & psychology, Interviewing, Thematic analysis, Linguistics, Patients' attitudes, Intergenerational relations
Geographic Terms: Spain
Abstract: This article explores the perspectives on the acquisition and maintenance of heritage sign language in Spain among heritage signers themselves and sign language teachers, focusing on how such perspectives influence the use of a heritage sign language. The data analyzed draws on 22 semi-structured interviews with hearing adults who were children of deaf adults (CODA) and 5 deaf Spanish sign language teachers in Spain. Methodologically, an interpretive approach is applied to the data through a thematic analysis. This study shows that the contrast between the linguistic and communicative competencies of heritage signers and the standard variety taught in sign language courses creates important challenges for both heritage signers and their teachers. The experiences of both learners and teachers involved in the unique practice of heritage sign language education present fundamental insights and raise new questions regarding the transmission and valorization of sign languages as heritage languages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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