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In this article, the topic of Northern Ireland Sign Language will be addressed from different perspectives, analyzing its importance, impact and relevance in today's society. Various aspects related to Northern Ireland Sign Language will be explored, as well as its implications at a social, cultural, economic and political level. Throughout the article, different opinions and points of view will be presented, with the aim of offering a comprehensive and enriching vision about Northern Ireland Sign Language. In addition, possible solutions and initiatives will be examined to address the challenges that Northern Ireland Sign Language poses, in order to encourage dialogue and reflection around this topic.
Northern Ireland Sign Language | |
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NISL Teanga Chomharthaíochta Thuaisceart Éireann | |
Native to | United Kingdom and Ireland |
Region | Northern Ireland |
Native speakers | "BSL" is the native or preferred language of 3,500 in Northern Ireland (2007) |
Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 | – |
Glottolog | None |
Northern Ireland Sign language (NISL) is a sign language used mainly by deaf people in Northern Ireland.
NISL is described as being related to Irish Sign Language (ISL) at the syntactic level while the lexicon is based on British Sign Language (BSL) and American Sign Language (ASL).[citation needed]
A number of practitioners see Northern Ireland Sign Language as a distinct and separate language from both BSL and ISL though "many 'Anglo-Irish'[further explanation needed] Northern Irish signers argue against the use of the acronym NISL and believe that while their variety is distinct, it is still a part of British Sign Language."
As of March 2004 the British Government recognises only British Sign Language and Irish Sign Language as the official sign languages used in Northern Ireland.
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I am pleased to announce formal recognition for both British and Irish Sign Languages in Northern Ireland.