Sign
Uniting Languages,
Celebrating Origins
Discovery Sign Language Etymology 2
Turin, Italy
13 October 2025
The aim of the project is to explore the topic of sign etymology using LIS and LSE as case studies.
Prof. Elena Radutsky
will be the guest of honour at the final conference of the Erasmus+ project “Sign Roots”.
Programme:
- 9:00 | Project presentation
Prof. Enrico Dolza & Dr. Nicola Della Maggiora - 10:00 | “Who are we without our memory?
An evolutionary morpho-phonological study of LIS and ASL”
Prof. Elena Radutsky - 11:00 – 11:30 | Coffee break
- 11:30 | “Under the same blue sky: a comparison between LIS and LSE”
Dr. Maira Linda Battaglia & Dr. Alessandra Faggiotto - 12:00 | “Tradition, use and status of LSE”
Prof. Mar Piriz & Prof. Clara Fernandez
Free event, no registration required, held at the ACADEMY.
Interpreting in LIS and IS will be provided.
SignRoot
Discovery Sign Language Etymology
Madrid, Spain - ONLINE
26 November 2024
Prof. Sabina Fontana - University of Catania
16:30 (4PM 30)
Madrid, Spain ONLINE
27 November 2024
Prof. Davide Astori - University of Parma
9:30 (9AM 30)
Prof. Enrico Dolza - Istituto dei Sordi di Torino
11:30 (11AM 30)
SignRoot
LIVE
Webinar - Sign Language Etymology
Prof. Sabina Fontana (University of Catania)
Prof. Davide Astori (University of Parma)
Prof. Enrico Dolza (Istituto dei Sordi di Torino)
About us
Etymology: Italian and Spanish Sign Language
The SignRoot project seeks to explore and celebrate the origins and evolution of signs in sign languages, with a special focus on Italian Sign Language (LIS) and Spanish Sign Language (LSE). Its mission is to deepen linguistic and cultural understanding by advancing etymological research and creating valuable resources for Deaf communities and linguists alike.
SignRoot is a trailblazing initiative that bridges academic research and social impact, paving the way for a future where sign languages are studied, cherished, and recognized as an integral part of Europe’s rich linguistic heritage.
Partners
Partner of Ergon and Colegio Gaudem
The SignRoot project (Sign Language Etymology) explores the origins and evolution of signs in sign languages, promoting linguistic and cultural research. In collaboration withErgon and Colegio Gaudem, the project aims to enhance the linguistic heritage of Deaf communities by developing educational resources and innovative tools for understanding and disseminating the etymology of signs.
