Understanding Signed Languages provides a broad and accessible
introduction to the science of language with evidence drawn from
signed languages around the world. Readers will learn about
language through a unique set of signed language studies that will
surprise them with the diversity of ways human languages achieve
the same functional goals of communication. Designed for students
with no prior knowledge of signed languages or linguistics, this
book features: A comprehensive introduction to the sub-fields of
linguistics including sociolinguistics, linguistic structure,
language change, language acquisition and bilingualism Examples
from more than 50 of the world’s signed languages and a brief
“Language in Community” snapshot in each chapter highlighting
one signed language and the researchers who are documenting it
Opportunities to reflect on how language ideologies have shaped
scientific inquiry and contributed to linguistic bias Review and
discussion questions, useful websites, and pointers to additional
readings and resources at the end of each chapter Understanding
Signed Languages provides instructors with a primary or secondary
text to enliven the discourse in introductory classes in
linguistics, interpreting, deaf education, disability studies,
cognitive science, human diversity, and communication sciences and
disorders. Students will develop an appreciation for the
language-specific and universal characteristics of signed languages
and the global communities in which they emerge.
General
| Imprint: |
Taylor & Francis
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Understanding Language |
| Release date: |
December 2023 |
| Firstpublished: |
2024 |
| Authors: |
Erin Wilkinson
• Jill P. Morford
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
| Pages: |
240 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-03-216421-2 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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| LSN: |
1-03-216421-2 |
| Barcode: |
9781032164212 |
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