Multilingualism And Sign Languages
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Sign Multilingualism
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Author : Ulrike Zeshan
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2019-11-18
Sign Multilingualism written by Ulrike Zeshan and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-18 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This volume has arisen from a three-part, five-year study on language contact among multilingual sign language users, which has three strands: cross-signing, sign-switching, and sign-speaking. These phenomena are only sparsely documented so far, and thus the volume is highly innovative and presents data and analyses not previously available.
The Sociolinguistics Of Sign Languages
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Author : Ceil Lucas
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2001-10-04
The Sociolinguistics Of Sign Languages written by Ceil Lucas and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-10-04 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This is an accessible introduction to the major areas of sociolinguistics as they relate to sign languages and deaf communities. Clearly organised, it brings together a team of leading experts in sign linguistics to survey the field, and covers a wide range of topics including variation, multilingualism, bilingualism, language attitudes, discourse analysis, language policy and planning. The book examines how sign languages are distributed around the world; what occurs when they come in contact with spoken and written languages; and how signers use them in a variety of situations. Each chapter introduces the key issues in each area of inquiry and provides a comprehensive review of the literature. The book also includes suggestions for further reading and helpful exercises. The Sociolinguistics of Sign Languages will be welcomed by students in deaf studies, linguistics and interpreter training, as well as spoken language researchers, and researchers and teachers of sign language.
Multilingualism And Sign Languages
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Author : Ceil Lucas
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Multilingualism And Sign Languages written by Ceil Lucas and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The 12th volume in the Sociolinguistics in Deaf Communities series features the varied work of 16 linguistic experts on North American Indian Sign Language, Australian Sign Language, Italian Sign Language, Langue des Signes Québécoise, and American Sign Language.
Multilingualism And Sign Languages
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Author : Ceil Lucas
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Multilingualism And Sign Languages written by Ceil Lucas and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The 12th volume in the Sociolinguistics in Deaf Communities series features the varied work of 16 linguistic experts on North American Indian Sign Language, Australian Sign Language, Italian Sign Language, Langue des Signes Québécoise, and American Sign Language.
The Linguistics Of Sign Languages
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Author : Anne Baker
language : en
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company
Release Date : 2016-06-23
The Linguistics Of Sign Languages written by Anne Baker and has been published by John Benjamins Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-23 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
How different are sign languages across the world? Are individual signs and signed sentences constructed in the same way across these languages? What are the rules for having a conversation in a sign language? How do children and adults learn a sign language? How are sign languages processed in the brain? These questions and many more are addressed in this introductory book on sign linguistics using examples from more than thirty different sign languages. Comparisons are also made with spoken languages. This book can be used as a self-study book or as a text book for students of sign linguistics. Each chapter concludes with a summary, some test-yourself questions and assignments, as well as a list of recommended texts for further reading. The book is accompanied by a website containing assignments, video clips and links to web resources.
Multilingual Aspects Of Signed Language Communication And Disorder
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Author : David Quinto-Pozos
language : en
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Release Date : 2014-01-29
Multilingual Aspects Of Signed Language Communication And Disorder written by David Quinto-Pozos and has been published by Multilingual Matters this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-29 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This book provides a synthesis of work on communication disorders of child and adult users of signed languages. The chapters investigate linguistic impairments caused by deficits in visual processing and motor movements, as well as neurological decline. The volume also contains in-depth descriptions of child language acquisition in the signed modality and suggestions about how signed languages might guard against communication disorder.
The Legal Recognition Of Sign Languages
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Author : Maartje De Meulder
language : en
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Release Date : 2019-06-17
The Legal Recognition Of Sign Languages written by Maartje De Meulder and has been published by Multilingual Matters this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-17 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This book presents the first ever comprehensive overview of national laws recognising sign languages, the impacts they have and the advocacy campaigns which led to their creation. It comprises 18 studies from communities across Europe, the US, South America, Asia and New Zealand. They set sign language legislation within the national context of language policies in each country and show patterns of intersection between language ideologies, public policy and deaf communities’ discourses. The chapters are grounded in a collaborative writing approach between deaf and hearing scholars and activists involved in legislative campaigns. Each one describes a deaf community’s expectations and hopes for legal recognition and the type of sign language legislation achieved. The chapters also discuss the strategies used in achieving the passage of the legislation, as well as an account of barriers confronted and surmounted (or not) in the legislative process. The book will be of interest to language activists in the fields of sign language and other minority languages, policymakers and researchers in deaf studies, sign linguistics, sociolinguistics, human rights law and applied linguistics.
Sign Language Research And Application
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Author : Siegmund Prillwitz
language : en
Publisher: Gallaudet University Press
Release Date : 1990
Sign Language Research And Application written by Siegmund Prillwitz and has been published by Gallaudet University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Multidisciplinary Perspectives On Multilingualism
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Author : Simona Montanari
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2019-10-08
Multidisciplinary Perspectives On Multilingualism written by Simona Montanari and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-08 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Multilingualism is a typical aspect of everyday life for most of the world’s population; it has existed since the beginning of humanity and among individuals of all backgrounds. Nonetheless, it has often been treated as a variant of bilingualism or as a phenomenon unique to individual areas of study. The purpose of this book is to review current knowledge about the acquisition, use and loss of multiple languages using a multidisciplinary perspective, highlighting the common themes and stimulating insights that can emerge when multilingualism is viewed from different but related areas of investigation. The chapters focus on research evidence, showing that multilingualism is a complex phenomenon that involves a myriad of linguistic and extra-linguistic forces and that should be studied in its own right as evidence of human potential and capacity for language. The book is primarily addressed to students and scholars interested in deepening their understanding of the different facets of multilingualism, including the individual and societal circumstances that contribute to it, the cognitive and neural mechanisms that make it possible, and the dynamics involved in the acquisition, use and loss of multiple languages.
Education Policy And Language Learning For A Multilingual Society
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Author : David Brown
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Education Policy And Language Learning For A Multilingual Society written by David Brown and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Language and education categories.
The purpose of this document is to help South African educational institutions adjust to a post-apartheid era, in which linguistic diversity is promoted and celebrated, by clarifying the emerging processes of language policy formulation and implementation. The new government decided against issuing a grand blueprint for a new national language policy. Instead, it decided to encourage a democratic and participatory process to explore the issue. Papers in the book are as follows. Section 1, "General Introduction," includes: "Process and Participation, Not Blueprints" (David Brown). Section 2, "The Legal Framework-the Constitution and Language in Education," includes: "The Constitution and the Bill of Rights: Their Implications for Language Education" (Matthew Chaskalson); and "The Legal Role of the Provinces in Language Policy and Education" (Brendan Barry). Section 3, "The Nature of Language Policy and Process: the Pan South African Language Board and the National Department of Education," includes: "Functions of the Pan South African Language Board" (Khethiwe Marais); and "Language Education Policy and the National Education Department" (Neville Alexander). Section 4, "Language Policy and Practice at School Level," includes: "The ELTIC [English Language Teaching Information Centre] Project" (Dodds Pule); "Researching the Language Context for Language Policy Decisions at School Level" (Sarah Slabbert); "Language Education and the Policy Process in KwaZulu-Natal" (Mervyn Ogle); and "Language as a Subject" (David Gough). Section 5, "Language Policy and the Publishing Industry," includes: "What Will Books Look Like? How Will We Teach? A Practical Look at Language Policies" (Kate McCallum). Two appendices are included: "Extracts from the South African Constitution" and "Extracts of Language Clauses in Provincial Education Legislation." (KFT)