Linguistics of American Sign Language: An Introduction - Hardcover

Valli, Clayton; Lucas, Ceil

 
9781563680427: Linguistics of American Sign Language: An Introduction

Synopsis

Now, deaf students, hearing students in Deaf studies programs, and students in interpreter training programs will find all they need to understand the structure of American Sign Language (ASL) in the new, expanded and revised Linguistics of American Sign Language: An Introduction. This unique resource presents authoritative readings on the most current linguistic concepts, including the fundamentals of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and the use of language. Individual chapters on these basics have been designed to stimulate discussion about the ongoing development of ASL linguistic theory.Linguistics of American Sign Language includes homework questions, themes for classroom interaction, and study sheets centering on a story signed in ASL on the course videotape. Each unit provides an exercise that requires students to view the story, then observe the use of specific signs isolated for close linguistic analysis, an invaluable process performed throughout the course.

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About the Author

Clayton Valli was Assistant Professor in the Master's Interpreting Program at Gallaudet University, Washington, DC.Ceil Lucas is Professor of Linguistics in the Department of Linguistics at Gallaudet University.Kristin J. Mulrooney is Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Gallaudet University.Miako Villanueva is Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Gallaudet University.

Synopsis

An introduction to basic concepts of linguistics as they pertain to American Sign Language (ASL) structure, with sections on phonology, morphology, syntax, the use of language, and semantics (new to this second edition). Deals with variation and historical change in ASL, and offers classic and contemporary supplemental readings on ASL and general l

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