Linguistics of American Sign Language, 4th ed.Linguistics of American Sign Language American Sign Language n. The primary sign language used by deaf and hearing-impaired people in the United States and Canada. American Sign Language (ASL), n. , fourth edition Claton Valli For the Italian actress, see . Valli (Tamil வள்ளி) is the name of prominent Hindu god Murugan's consort, according to Tamil traditions. She is depicted as a the daughter of a tribal chief. , Ceil Lucas, & Kristin J. Mulrooney Gallaudet University Press Gallaudet University Press is a publisher that focuses on issues relating to deafness and sign language. It is a part of Gallaudet University. External links
800 Florida Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695 1563682834 $75.00 http://gupress.gallaudet.edu 1-800-621-2736 Written by the team of Clayton Valli, Ceil Lucas (Professor of Linguistics in the department of Linguistics Noun 1. department of linguistics - the academic department responsible for teaching and research in linguistics linguistics department academic department - a division of a school that is responsible for a given subject as Gallaudet University), and Kristin J. Mulroney (Assistant Professor of Linguistics in the Department of Linguistics as Gallaudet University), Linguistics of American Sign Language is an in-depth reference and resource for intermediate to expert linguistic students, scholars and professionals, now in an updated fourth edition with an accompanying course DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. . The fourth edition of Linguistics of American Sign Language features an entirely revised section on morphology and syntax, the latest research on main categories of verbs in ASL ASL - Algebraic Specification Language , insight into artistic forms of ASL such as singing, drama, and poetry, 18 new and updated readings, and new suggested homework assignments based on the DVD, and much more. The first half of the text focuses on the nuts-and-bolts grammar and dissection of ASL; the second half is devoted to supplemental readings by a variety of learned authors, discussing nuances of ASL and its usage, variations in linguistic structure, sub-communities of the deaf such as the black deaf community, and much more. Simple black-and-white diagrams illustrate this definitive linguistic compendium and college-level education and consultation reference. |
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