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The Linguistics of British Sign Language: An Introduction
Rachel Sutton-Spence
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This is the first detailed explanation of the way British Sign Language works and is the product of many years' experience of research and teaching sign linguistics to deaf and hearing people. It assumes no previous knowledge of linguistics or sign language, and is not structured around traditional headings such as phonology, morphology and syntax. Instead it is set out in such a way as to help learners and their teachers understand the linguistic principles behind the language. There are sections on BSL grammar and also on the use of BSL, including social acceptability in signing, variation, and poetry ... Read more
This is the first detailed explanation of the way British Sign Language works and is the product of many years' experience of research and teaching sign linguistics to deaf and hearing people. It assumes no previous knowledge of linguistics or sign language, and is not structured around traditional headings such as phonology, morphology and syntax. Instead it is set out in such a way as to help learners and their teachers understand the linguistic principles behind the language. There are sections on BSL grammar and also on the use of BSL, including social acceptability in signing, variation, and poetry ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
322
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Condition
New
Number of Pages
316
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521637183
SKU
V9780521637183
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