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As more and more secondary schools and colleges accept American Sign Language (ASL) as a legitimate choice for second language study, Learning to See has become even more vital in guiding instructors on the best ways to teach ASL as a second language. And now this groundbreaking book has been updated and revised to reflect the significant gains in recognition that deaf people and their native language, ASL, have achieved in recent years.Learning to See lays solid groundwork for teaching and studying ASL by outlining the structure of this unique visual language. Myths and misconceptions about ASL are laid to rest at the same time that the fascinating, multifaceted elements of Deaf culture are described. Students will be able to study ASL and gain a thorough understanding of the cultural background, which will help them to grasp the language more easily. An explanation of the linguistic basis of ASL follows, leading into the specific, and above all, useful information on teaching techniques.This practical manual systematically presents the steps necessary to design a curriculum for teaching ASL, including the special features necessary for training interpreters. The new Learning to See again takes its place at the forefront of texts on teaching ASL as a second language, and it will prove to be indispensable to educators and administrators in this special discipline.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of 'Learning To See'? A: 'Learning To See' focuses on teaching American Sign Language (ASL) as a second language, providing educators with effective strategies and techniques.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Learning To See' is Sherman Wilcox.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'Learning To See' consists of 160 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'Learning To See' is the first edition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in ASL? A: Yes, 'Learning To See' is designed to lay a solid foundation for beginners learning ASL.
- Q: Does the book cover Deaf culture? A: Yes, the book includes descriptions of the fascinating, multifaceted elements of Deaf culture.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Learning To See' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Learning To See' published? A: 'Learning To See' was published on January 1, 1997.
- Q: Is this book a good resource for teaching interpreters? A: Yes, it systematically presents steps necessary for designing a curriculum for training interpreters.
- Q: What are the main teaching techniques discussed in the book? A: 'Learning To See' provides useful information on effective teaching techniques for ASL instruction.