Sign Languages - Structures and Contexts

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.

List of contents

List of Figures
List of Tables
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Phonology
Chapter 3: Morphology
Chapter 4: Syntax
Chapter 5: Modality and language
Chapter 6: Children with input from birth
Chapter 7: Contexts of later language development
Chapter 8: Homesign systems
Chapter 9: Variation
Chapter 10: Language Attitudes
Chapter 11: Language Policy and Planning
Chapter 12: Conclusion
Index

About the author

Joseph C. Hill is Professor of Deaf Studies and Linguistics and Director of the Center for Black Deaf Studies at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., USA.
Diane C. Lillo-Martin is Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor and Head of the Department of Linguistics at the University of Connecticut, USA.
Sandra K. Wood is Assistant Professor of Linguistics and ASL Program Coordinator at the University of Southern Maine, USA.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Joseph C. Hill, Joseph C. (Center for Black Deaf Studies Hill, Diane C. Lillo-Martin, Sandra K. Wood, Wood Sandra K.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.04.2025
• EAN: 9781032585031
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3258503-1
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Routledge Guides to Linguistics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Communication science; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Communication Studies, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Sign Language, Sign languages, Braille & other linguistic communication, Audiology & otology, Sign languages, Braille and other linguistic communication, Audiology and otology