Broschiertes Buch

The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language

Beschreibung

"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. [The book] also offers examples of idioms and describes the antecedents of ASL, its place in the Deaf community, and its meaning in Deaf culture"--Back cover.

Autor

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Gallaudet University Press
• Seitenzahl: 600
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. August 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 247mm x 180mm x 37mm
• Gewicht: 1634g
• ISBN-13: 9781954622012
• ISBN-10: 1954622015
• Artikelnr.: 62277171