American Sign Language Theories for Practice

By Roxanne a Norway-White

GOALS: To impart theoretical knowledge about ASL linguistic structures, Deaf Culture, and learning ASL as a second language to students of ASL. To enhance the language learning process for students of ASL. To design a text students can use independently; or, that teachers can use for ASL courses. To aid students of ASL in acquiring a bi-cultural attitude towards ASL and the Deaf community. STRUCTURE: Part 1: The pitfalls encountered when learning ASL as a second language. Part 2: Language differences between English and ASL. Part 3: Comparisons between ASL and English linguistic structures Part 4: Sociolinguistic differences between American Deaf/Hearing communities ALSO INCLUDED: Topics for Further Study, Language Activities, and Resources for Further Reference

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1537122983
• ISBN13: 9781537122984
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"