Estonian Sign Language Research Lab

The Estonian Sign Language Research Lab (EVKUR), part of the Faculty of Humanities, focuses on the linguistic structure and use of Estonian Sign Language, the Estonian Deaf sign language communities, the learning and teaching of Estonian Sign Language, and the development of sign language resources.  

The Research Lab aims to foster collaboration among its members and provide a platform for further basic and applied research. Its activities contribute to advancing primary research and raising awareness about Estonian Sign Language and the Estonian Deaf sign language communities, supported by both the sign language and academic communities.  

Established in January 2024, the Research Lab is funded by the Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia. It comprises four members: the research project leader, the laboratory coordinator, and two laboratory members.

• Members of the lab
• Research Strand One: Linguistic Description of Estonian Sign Language
• Research Strand Two: Sociolinguistic Aspects of Sign Language Communities in Estonia
• Research Strand Three: Applied Sign Language Linguistics of Estonian Sign Language
• Research Strand Four: Language Resources in Estonian Sign Language Research
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