Language in motion: exploring the nature of sign

Autor/a: SCHEIN, Jerome D.; STEWART, David A.
Año: 1995
Editorial: Wasington DC: Gallaudet University Press, 1995
Tipo de código: ISBN
Código: 9781563682308
Soporte: Papel

Temas

Lingüística » Lingüística de otras Lenguas de Signos

Detalles

This enjoyable book first introduces sign language and communication, follows with a history of sign languages in general, then delves into the structure of ASL. Later chapters outline the special skills of fingerspelling and assess the the academic offshoot of artificial sign systems and their value to young deaf children. Language in Motion offers for consideration the process required to learn sign language and putting sign language to work to communicate in the Deaf community. Appendices featuring the manual alphabets of three countries and a notation system developed to write signs complete this enriching book. Its delightful potpourri of entertaining, accessible knowledge makes it a perfect primer for those interested in learning more about sign language, Deaf culture, and Deaf communities.