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Ethiopian Sign Language

A language of Ethiopia

ISO 639-3eth

Population  1,000,000 (2005).
Classification  Deaf sign language
Language use  Several sign languages are used in different schools for the deaf. Little research. Used since 1971. Possibly primary schools for deaf children since 1956.
Language development  Taught in primary and secondary schools.

Entries from the SIL Bibliography about this language:

Academic Publications

JORDAN, Linda; NETZLEY, Jillian, authors. 2012. "American Sign Language Video Comprehension Testing in the Ethiopian Deaf Community."  Available online