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American sign language : conversation / David Alianiello.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Alianiello, David, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- American Sign Language--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- American Sign Language.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (6 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- USA : BarCharts Publishing, Inc., [2015]
- Summary:
- This book provides an in-depth exploration of American Sign Language (ASL), focusing on its five basic sign parameters: handshape, movement, palm orientation, location, and non-manual markers. These parameters are crucial for conveying meaning in ASL, akin to phonemes in spoken languages. The text offers practical guidance on using these parameters effectively, highlights the importance of facial expressions and body language, and explains ASL's unique syntax and grammar. It is intended for individuals learning ASL, aiming to enhance their communication skills and understanding of this complex and expressive language. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- FINGERSPELLING
- THE FIVE BASIC SIGN PARAMETERS
- Handshape
- Movement
- Palm Orientation
- Location
- Non-manual Markers
- Body Language/Movement
- ASL SYNTAX & GRAMMAR
- Noun & Verb Pairs
- Verbs & Directionality
- Word Order
- Indexing
- Personal & Possessive Pronouns
- Negation
- Sentence Types
- Who/What/When/Where/Why Question
- Yes/No Question
- If/Then Sentence
- Rhetorical Question
- Declarative
- Imperative
- Topic-Comment
- Classifiers
- CONVERSATIONAL SIGNS
- What is your name again?
- Are you deaf?
- Nice to meet you.
- Where are you from?
- New York City
- San Francisco
- Do you understand her?
- Do you need help?
- Who is he?
- Where is Rob?
- What's up?
- Is this yours?
- Are you going to school tomorrow?
- Did you attend a school for the Deaf?
- I am learning how to sign.
- Why are you learning to sign?
- How do you sign "thanks"?
- Is anyone in your family deaf?
- Do you think it will freeze tonight?
- I don't think so.
- What did you have for dinner yesterday?
- Pizza
- What do you enjoy doing?
- Do you wish you had your own car?
- Are you married?
- Do you have children?
- I have a son.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Description based on print record.
- ISBN:
- 9781423229094
- 1423229096
- OCLC:
- 1059417905
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