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Sign Languages: Structures and Contexts (Routledge Guides to Linguistics),Used
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Sign Languages: Structures and Contexts provides a succinct summary of major findings in the linguistic study of natural sign languages. Focusing on American Sign Language (ASL), this book:offers a comprehensive introduction to the basic grammatical components of phonology, morphology, and syntax with examples and illustrations;demonstrates how sign languages are acquired by Deaf children with varying degrees of input during early development, including no input where children create a language of their own;discusses the contexts of sign languages, including how different varieties are formed and used, attitudes towards sign languages, and how language planning affects language use;is accompanied by eresources, which host links to video clips.Offering an engaging and accessible introduction to sign languages, this book is essential reading for students studying this topic for the first time with little or no background in linguistics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Sign Languages: Structures and Contexts'? A: The book primarily focuses on the linguistic study of natural sign languages, particularly American Sign Language (ASL), offering insights into its grammatical components, acquisition by Deaf children, and the social contexts in which sign languages are used.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Sign Languages: Structures and Contexts' is Joseph C. Hill.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 216 pages.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: 'Sign Languages: Structures and Contexts' is published in its first edition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Sign Languages: Structures and Contexts' published? A: The book was published on December 27, 2018.
- Q: Does the book include any supplementary materials? A: Yes, 'Sign Languages: Structures and Contexts' is accompanied by e-resources that host links to video clips related to the content.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in linguistics? A: Yes, the book is designed to be engaging and accessible, making it suitable for students studying sign languages for the first time, even if they have little or no background in linguistics.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book regarding sign languages? A: The book covers various topics, including basic grammatical components of sign languages, acquisition by Deaf children, contexts of sign languages, attitudes towards them, and language planning.
- Q: What makes this book essential for students? A: Its comprehensive introduction to sign languages and the inclusion of real-world examples and illustrations make it an essential resource for students interested in understanding these languages.