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German Sign Language and
Communication of the Deaf

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Announcement: Lecture by Péter Zalán Herbszt-Romanek on 10 June 2026

10 June 2026

Poster Peter Zalan Herbszt-Romanek

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Hi all, my name is Peter and I am originally from Hungary. However, I am based in Estonia right now, working at the University of Tallinn as coordinator of a research group that is studying Estonian Sign Language. Additionally, I am working on my PhD at the Humboldt University of Berlin investigating language resources. I am excited that I got invited to present at the IDGS in Hamburg on the topic of my Phd focusing on different methodologies and approaches to study grammar in signed languages. I am looking forward to a lively discussion with you! 

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