Fingerspelling in American Sign Language
Fingerspelling in American Sign Language

Author: Brenda E. Cartwright

Publisher: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Incorporate

Published: 2007-01-01

Total Pages: 123

ISBN-13: 9780916883478

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This useful text is now full revised and updated. It is a rich and comprehensive resource which features information across a wide range of key fingerspelling topics. Subjects include the history of fingerspelling use, its applications as a component of American Sign Language (ASL) and information regarding expressive and receptive fingerspelling. Student and instructor tested lessons, exercises, drills and activities are incorporated into each chapter. This is THE text for beginning to intermediate ASL classes and study groups.

The Phonetics of Fingerspelling
The Phonetics of Fingerspelling

Author: Sherman Wilcox

Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing

Published: 1992-08-06

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9027277192

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We now know that natural signed languages such as American Sign Language, French Sign Language, British Sign Language and others are fully independent languages. But natural signed languages are only one way of conveying language in the visual/gestural modality. Signed languages also have mechanisms for representing the material of oral languages. Fingerspelling is one example of such a representational system. This book examines fingerspelling from a phonetic perspective. Several studies of the kinematics of fingerspelling articulators are reported. From these detailed analyses of articulator timings and velocities, conclusions are drawn which suggest that, like speech, fingerspelling may be explained in terms of coordinative structures and task dynamics. The thrust of the book is to explore the notion that signed and spoken languages can be compared not only as abstract linguistic systems but also at the physical level as dynamically structured articulations. An implication of these studies is that a common basis in gesture can be found for the production, perception, and neural organization of signed and spoken languages.

Multiple Meanings in American Sign Language
Multiple Meanings in American Sign Language

Author: Brenda E. Cartwright

Publisher: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Incorporate

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780916883515

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The challenge for any language learner is how to move from beyond the dictionary to the wideness and variation of everyday use. This new, practical and comprehensive text features a colorful range of information and practice elements to stimulate conceptual vocabulary development and application. Joining Fingerspelling in American Sign Language and Numbering in American Sign Language, this third text in the Yellow Book series is perfect for use with beginning to intermediate American Sign Language students.

Lessons and Activities in American Sign Language
Lessons and Activities in American Sign Language

Author: Brenda E Cartwright

Publisher: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Incorporated

Published: 2015-10-09

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9780916883560

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The challenge for any language learner is how to move from beyond the dictionary to the wideness and variation of everyday use. This new, practical and comprehensive text features a colorful range of information and practice elements to stimulate conceptual vocabulary development and application. Joining "Fingerspelling in American Sign Language," "Numbering in American Sign Language," and "Multiple Meanings in American Sign Language" this fourth text in the Yellow Book series is perfect for use with beginning to intermediate American Sign Language students.

Sign Language Made Simple
Sign Language Made Simple

Author: Karen Lewis

Publisher: Crown

Published: 1997-08-18

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 0385488572

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Sign Language Made Simple will include five Parts: Part One: an introduction, how to use this book, a brief history of signing and an explanation of how signing is different from other languages, including its use of non-manual markers (the use of brow, mouth, etc in signing.) Part Two: Fingerspelling: the signing alphabet illustrated, the relationship between signing alphabet and ASL signs Part Three: Dictionary of ASL signs: concrete nouns, abstractions, verbs, describers, other parts of speech-approx. 1,000 illustrations. Will also include instructions for non-manual markers, where appropriate. Part Four: Putting it all together: sentences and transitions, includes rudimentary sentences and lines from poems, bible verses, famous quotes-all illustrated. Also, grammatical aspects, word endings, tenses. Part Five: The Humor of Signing: puns, word plays and jokes. Sign Language Made Simple will have over 1,200 illustrations, be easy to use, fun to read and more competitively priced than the competition. It's a knockout addition to the Made Simple list.

American Sign Language For Dummies with Online Videos
American Sign Language For Dummies with Online Videos

Author: Adan R. Penilla, II

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-11-11

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 1119286093

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Grasp the rich culture and language of the Deaf community To see people use American Sign Language (ASL) to share ideas is remarkable and fascinating to watch. Now, you have a chance to enter the wonderful world of sign language. American Sign Language For Dummies offers you an easy-to-access introduction so you can get your hands wet with ASL, whether you're new to the language or looking for a great refresher. Used predominantly in the United States, ASL provides the Deaf community with the ability to acquire and develop language and communication skills by utilizing facial expressions and body movements to convey and process linguistic information. With American Sign Language For Dummies, the complex visual-spatial and linguistic principles that form the basis for ASL are broken down, making this a great resource for friends, colleagues, students, education personnel, and parents of Deaf children. Grasp the various ways ASL is communicated Get up to speed on the latest technological advancements assisting the Deaf Understand how cultural background and regionalism can affect communication Follow the instructions in the book to access bonus videos online and practice signing along with an instructor If you want to get acquainted with Deaf culture and understand what it's like to be part of a special community with a unique shared and celebrated history and language, American Sign Language For Dummies gets you up to speed on ASL fast.

The American Sign Language Puzzle Book Volume 2
The American Sign Language Puzzle Book Volume 2

Author: Justin Segal

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2006-09-05

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 0071712232

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It's the most fun you can have while learning to sign! The follow-up to the bestselling The American Sign Language Puzzle Book, this fun guide from ASL signer Justin Segal gives you tons more of your favorite brainteasers, word searches, scrambles, and crosswords to help you learn the signs with ease. Whether you're a beginning or advanced signer, you'll improve your skills in no time with: A fresh variety of puzzles that will broaden your ASL vocabulary Expressive drawings that show exact hand movements, including placement, direction, and repetition Puzzles designed to increase your ability to construct phrases A complete answer key you can use to keep track of your progress

Barron's American Sign Language
Barron's American Sign Language

Author: David A. Stewart

Publisher: Barrons Educational Services

Published: 2021-01-05

Total Pages: 705

ISBN-13: 1506263828

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Barron’s American Sign Language is a brand-new title on ASL that can be used in the classroom, as a supplemental text to high school and college courses, or for anyone who wants to learn proper ASL. The only American Sign Language book with comprehensive instruction and online graded video practice quizzes, plus a comprehensive final video exam. Content includes topics on the Deaf culture and community, ASL Grammar, fingerspelling, combining signs to construct detailed sentences, Everyday ASL, and much more. More than 1,000 illustrations of signs with instructions on movement--step-by-step with dialogue, tip boxes, and practice exercises and quizzes throughout to reinforce retention and to track your progress. Essential Grammar: Our in-depth explanations will help you to understand core grammar, sentence structure, and facial grammar. Everyday Phrases: Sign phrases like "hello" or "sorry" that are used in daily conversations.

American Sign Language (ASL) Fingerspelling
American Sign Language (ASL) Fingerspelling

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Features information about American Sign Language (ASL) fingerspelling, compiled by Scott Gaertner. Offers access to a fingerspelling dictionary, converter, quiz, and software program.