Erin Wilkinson,Jill P. Morford
Understanding Signed Languages
Understanding Signed Languages
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Understanding Signed Languages is an accessible introduction to the science of language, featuring evidence from signed languages around the world and exploring the diversity of ways human languages achieve communication functional goals. It is designed for students with no prior knowledge of signed languages or linguistics and offers a comprehensive overview of the sub-fields of linguistics, examples from over 50 signed languages, and opportunities to reflect on language ideologies and their impact on scientific inquiry.
Format: Hardback
Length: 180 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Understanding Signed Languages is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the fascinating world of language. It delves into the science of language, drawing evidence from signed languages across the globe. This book offers a unique perspective on language, showcasing the diverse ways in which human languages achieve communication functional goals. Whether you have no prior knowledge of signed languages or linguistics, this book is designed to captivate and educate you.
The book begins with a comprehensive introduction to the sub-fields of linguistics, including sociolinguistics, linguistic structure, language change, language acquisition, and bilingualism. Each chapter provides examples from over 50 signed languages, accompanied by a brief snapshot of "Language in Community" that highlights one signed language and the researchers dedicated to documenting it. Throughout the text, you will have the opportunity to reflect on how language ideologies have shaped scientific inquiry and contributed to linguistic bias. Additionally, review and discussion questions, useful websites, and pointers to additional readings and resources are provided at the end of each chapter.
Understanding Signed Languages is an invaluable resource for instructors seeking to enliven the discourse in introductory classes in linguistics, interpreting, deaf education, disability studies, cognitive science, human diversity, and communication sciences and disorders. It equips students with a deep appreciation for the language-specific and universal characteristics of signed languages and the global communities in which they emerge. By exploring the complexities of signed languages, this book fosters a broader understanding of the richness and diversity of human communication.
Weight: 520g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032164212
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