(documentation PhilippineSignLanguage EnglishLanguage "PhilippineSignLanguage is a DeafSignLanguage of the Philippines. SIL code: PSP. ISO 639-2: sgn. Population: (100,000 deaf persons, 1986 Gallaudet Univ.). Alternate names: LOCAL SIGN LANGUAGE, FILIPINO SIGN LANGUAGE, FSL. Comments: Reported to be very similar to ASL. American Sign Language is well-known as a second language. Total communication is used in deaf schools, with teachers both speaking and signing. Used by USA Peace Corps.(extract from http:/ / www.ethnologue.com/ )") |
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