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Australian Sign Language (Auslan)

Australian Sign Language (Auslan)

Australian Sign Language (Auslan)

An introduction to sign language linguistics
Trevor Johnston , Macquarie University, Sydney
Adam Schembri , Macquarie University, Sydney
February 2007
Available
Hardback
9780521832977

    This is first comprehensive introduction to the linguistics of Auslan, the sign language of Australia. Assuming no prior background in language study, it explores each key aspect of the structure of Auslan, providing an accessible overview of its grammar (how sentences are structured), phonology (the building blocks of signs), morphology (the structure of signs), lexicon (vocabulary), semantics (how meaning is created), and discourse (how Auslan is used in context). The authors also discuss a range of myths and misunderstandings about sign languages, provide an insight into the history and development of Auslan, and show how Auslan is related to other sign languages, such as those used in Britain, the USA and New Zealand. Complete with clear illustrations of the signs in use and useful further reading lists, this is an ideal resource for anyone interested in Auslan, as well as those seeking a clear, general introduction to sign language linguistics.

    • The first ever introduction to the linguistics of Australian Sign Language
    • Provides a more detailed overview of grammar than any other introductory book on sign language linguistics
    • Includes lists of further reading, illustrations, and closing chapter which summarizes areas of current debate in sign language research

    Product details

    February 2007
    Hardback
    9780521832977
    338 pages
    235 × 158 × 25 mm
    0.668kg
    Available

    Table of Contents

    • 1. Signed languages and linguistics
    • 2. Auslan in social context
    • 3. Auslan and other signed languages
    • 4. Phonetics and phonology: the building blocks of signs
    • 5. Morphology: sign formation and modification
    • 6. Lexicon: the structure of Auslan vocabulary
    • 7. Syntax: the structure of sentences in Auslan
    • 8. Semantics and pragmatics: sign meaning and sentence meaning
    • 9. Discourse: structure and use above the sentence
    • 10. Issues in the study of signed languages.
      Authors
    • Trevor Johnston , Macquarie University, Sydney

      Trevor Johnston is Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University.

    • Adam Schembri , La Trobe University, Victoria

      Adam Schembri is Senior Research Fellow at the Deafness, Cognition and Language Research Centre at University College London.

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