Linguistics of American Sign Language: An Introduction - Hardcover

Valli, Clayton; Lucas, Ceil; Mulrooney, Kristin J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1563682834 ISBN 13: 9781563682834

Publisher: Gallaudet University Press,U.S., 2005

Synopsis

Featuring a completely revised section on morphology and syntax, 18 new and updated readings, and new homework assignments based on the accompanying DVD, the fourth edition of "Linguistics of American Sign Language" expands its purview as the standard introduction to ASL linguistics available today. The newly revised section offers new units on verbs in ASL, simple sentences in ASL, classifier predicates, syntax, and basic sentence types. The fourth edition also features groundbreaking research on iconic signs in ASL and the relationship between metaphor and iconicity in signed languages; variation in ASL; the different functions of space in ASL; and the artistic forms of ASL, including storytelling, percussion signing, drama, comedy, and poetry. Updated references and expanded readings delineate all of the linguistic basics, including phonology, semantics, and language use. The fourth edition also provides new homework assignments that correspond to the ASL stories signed on the special DVD enclosed with this new volume.

About this title

About the Author

Clayton Valli was Assistant Professor in the Master’s Interpreting Program at Gallaudet University.

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Gallaudet University Press,U.S.
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1563682834
• ISBN 13: 9781563682834
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 560