How are languages formed? Auslan or Australian Sign Language was only formally as a language in 1989/1990. Here's the latest article from the Deafness site at BellaOnline.com.

The Evolution of Auslan
A discussion on the influence of education, schools families and Communities in the evolution of Auslan

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art6155.asp

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