3.1.3.2.2. Spreading domain of non-manual markers in disjunctive coordination

In disjunctive coordination, a signing pause, eye blink and chin down (cd) occur between the two conjuncts. The labial movements reproducing the equivalent Italian word o โ€˜orโ€™ and, optionally, forward body lean occur simultaneously to the production of the manual marker or.

 

 

 

                                                        cd

                                                        [o]

         m-i-r-k-o student meet or meeting attend

         โ€˜Mirko meets the student or attends the meeting.โ€™