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Linguistics of American Sign Language, 5th Ed.: An Introduction Fifth Edition, Completely Revised and Updated

by Clayton Valli (Author), Ceil Lucas (Author), Kristin J. Mulrooney (Author),
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Completely reorganized to reflect the growing intricacy of the study of ASL linguistics, the 5th edition presents 26 units in seven parts. Part One: Introduction presents a revision of Defining Language and an entirely new unit, Defining Linguistics. Part Two: Phonology has been completely updated with new terminology and examples. The third part, Morphology, features units on building new signs, deriving nouns from verbs, compounds, fingerspelling, and numeral incorporation. Part Four: Syntax includes units on basic sentence types, lexical categories, word order, time and aspect, verbs, and the function of space. The fifth part, Semantics, offers updates on the meanings of individual signs and sentences.

Part Six: Language in Use showcases an entirely new section on Black ASL in the unit on Variation and Historical Change. The units on bilingualism and language and ASL discourse have been thoroughly revised and updated, and the Language as Art unit has been enhanced with a new section on ASL in film. Two new readings update Part Seven, and all text illustrations have been replaced by video stills from the expanded video content. Also, signs described only with written explanations in past editions now have both photographic samples in the text and full demonstrations in the video.

You can find the supplemental video content on the Gallaudet University Press YouTube channel.
 

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Ceil Lucas is Professor Emerita of Linguistics at Gallaudet University.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1563685078
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gallaudet University Press; Fifth Edition, Completely Revised and Updated (August 31, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 596 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781563685071
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1563685071
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.77 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 1.42 x 10 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Videos don’t come on a dvd, make sure you check the back on the cover for a link
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Thought this book was supposed to come with a DVD (because of the title). I almost gave a bad review until I looked at the back cover. The book came super fast & in great condition
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Thought this book was supposed to come with a DVD (because of the title). I almost gave a bad review until I looked at the back cover. The book came super fast & in great condition
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5.0 out of 5 stars Concise and thorough!
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The text is clearly organized and concisely written. Both text and accompanying DVD best benefit ASL students of level III or higher. The material contains practical and applicable exercises for each unit, supplemental readings with examples that reinforce information presented in the core parts, and solid references. A glossary is not part of the text, so take time to log vocabulary while reading.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Covered more than I expected.
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The book was so much more than I expected! I had hoped for a good text on grammar, but this book also looks at the subtle nuances of ASL, and at the customs and etiquette of its use. Strongly recommended for anyone who wants to learn the rudiments of this language or become proficient.
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I like this book and my friend was telling me about it. I love it and will able to use it some for my class that I am teaching. Thank you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I had to buy this book for class, it ...
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I had to buy this book for class, it is very helpful. It breaks down the linguistics of American Sign Language and its uses. It proves that A.S.L. Is a real language with its own syntax. After reading this book you won't look at Sign Language the same.
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Saved me about $30. Needed this book for school, more expensive in the bookstore. Arrived in a timely manner. Came with everything mentioned and brand new. Very satisfied with purchase
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Deaf Culture with no Linguistics background
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Amazing book that makes linguistics of ASL clear for those with no linguistics background! Really a great book for those learning about Deaf Cultures
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Bought the book new and it came a bit beat up but thats more of a shipping thing and it was barely noticable
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René G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Hermoso libro
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Excelente libro, es completo para realizar la investigación lingüística de la LS. Saludos
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