Sign Language as a Second Language: Exploring the Linguistic Behavior
of Deaf Students in Inclusive Learning Environments

Stella A. Ntinopoulou, S. Kamaroudis

(University of Western Macedonia, Department of Pedagogy, Macedonia)

Abstract: Students with hearing problems are a special group that usually has Modern Greek as their first language. During their schooling, they happen to learn Sign Language as a second language. As a result they become confused in the definition and decision of their identity, which is why their language behavior can vary within the school and their socialization. The ongoing research study looks for the sign language behavior of its hearing impaired students in the social grid of inclusive educational environments