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The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language, Soft Cover
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Product Description
The more than 3,000 illustrations arrayed in this volume display the most useful selection of signs to be found in any single ASL reference resource.
OVERVIEW
Created by an unparalleled board of experts led by renowned ASL linguist and poet Clayton Valli, The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language contains over 3,000 illustrations. Each sign illustration, including depictions of fingerspelling when appropriate, incorporates a complete list of English synonyms. A full, alphabetized English index enables users to cross-reference words and signs throughout the entire volume.
The comprehensive introduction lays the groundwork for learning ASL by explaining in plain language the workings of ASL syntax and structure. It also offers examples of idioms and describes the antecedents of ASL, its place in the Deaf community, and its meaning in Deaf culture. This extraordinary reference also provides a special section on ASL classifiers and their use. Readers will find complete descriptions of the various classifiers and examples of how to use these integral facets of ASL. The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language is an outstanding ASL reference for all instructors, students, and users of ASL.
Clayton Valli was an assistant professor in the Master's Interpreting Program at Gallaudet University.
Additional Details
OVERVIEW
Created by an unparalleled board of experts led by renowned ASL linguist and poet Clayton Valli, The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language contains over 3,000 illustrations. Each sign illustration, including depictions of fingerspelling when appropriate, incorporates a complete list of English synonyms. A full, alphabetized English index enables users to cross-reference words and signs throughout the entire volume.
The comprehensive introduction lays the groundwork for learning ASL by explaining in plain language the workings of ASL syntax and structure. It also offers examples of idioms and describes the antecedents of ASL, its place in the Deaf community, and its meaning in Deaf culture. This extraordinary reference also provides a special section on ASL classifiers and their use. Readers will find complete descriptions of the various classifiers and examples of how to use these integral facets of ASL. The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language is an outstanding ASL reference for all instructors, students, and users of ASL.
Clayton Valli was an assistant professor in the Master's Interpreting Program at Gallaudet University.
Additional Details
| Feature | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Mfg part # | 9781954622012 | |
| Item Dimensions | 7x10" | |
| Weight (lbs) | 3.6 | |
| Country of Manufacture | United States | |
| Author(s) | Clayton Valli | |
| Deaf Author | No | |
| Publisher | Gallaudet University Press | |
| Publication Date | August 2021 | |
| Media Type(s) Book CD-ROM DVD | Yes No No | |
| Cover Type | Paperback | |
| Pages | 600 | |
| # of ASL signs | 3000 | |
| Voice Over / Audio | No | |
| Captions | No | |
| Age(s) Baby Child Teen Adult | No No Yes Yes | |
| Level | Intermediate | |
| Earn CEUs | No | |
| ISBN | 9781954622012 |
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