The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1954622015 ISBN 13: 9781954622012

Publisher: Gallaudet University Press, 2021

Synopsis

Created by an unparalleled board of experts led by renowned ASL linguist and poet Clayton Valli, The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language contains over 3,000 illustrations. Each sign illustration, including depictions of fingerspelling when appropriate, incorporates a complete list of English synonyms. A full, alphabetized English index enables users to cross-reference words and signs throughout the entire volume.

The comprehensive introduction lays the groundwork for learning ASL by explaining in plain language the workings of ASL syntax and structure. It also offers examples of idioms and describes the antecedents of ASL, its place in the Deaf community, and its meaning in Deaf culture. This extraordinary reference also provides a special section on ASL classifiers and their use. Readers will find complete descriptions of the various classifiers and examples of how to use these integral facets of ASL. The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language is an outstanding ASL reference for all instructors, students, and users of ASL.

*Please note that this paperback edition does not include the DVD found in the hardcover edition.

About this title

About the Author

Clayton Valli was Assistant Professor in the Master's Interpreting Program at Gallaudet University, a renowned linguist who coauthored the Linguistics of American Sign Language, and also a gifted ASL poet. The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language is dedicated to his memory.

Edition details

• Publisher: Gallaudet University Press
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1954622015
• ISBN 13: 9781954622012
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Lott Peggy Swartzel, Renner Daniel, Hills Rob
• Number of pages: 600
• Editor: Valli Clayton