This project wouldn't have been possible without the collaboration and support of the Kufr Qassem deaf community, and many many others.

I would also like to thank my supervisors @adamcschembri.bsky.social and @mperlman.bsky.social for their incredible support!

Ohh fab!! Is there a version in English?

I have a couple of micro-community sign languages in mind, which the community itself refers to as "old sign language", "local sign language", "Arab sign language", etc, not necessarily the name of the town or village where it emerged. It varies, really, even within the community.

I’m a multilingual, hardworking, enthusiastic linguist passionate about sociolinguistics, language contact, sign languages & gestures
Ready to contribute my skills to a hybrid, remote (UK/Europe), or onsite (UK only) position

Let’s chat if you know of opportunities!
Let's turn Dr. into hireable 👩‍🎓💼

In UK slang they say: "they're taking the mick" 😅