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Language Learning and Deafness
Michael Strong
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Description for Language Learning and Deafness
Paperback. A collection of original papers dealing with essential issues and research in the learning of language by deaf people. Editor(s): Strong, Michael. Series Editor(s): Richards, Jack C. Series: Cambridge Applied Linguistics. Num Pages: 316 pages, 43 tables, 18 line diagrams. BIC Classification: EBAL. Category: (L) ELT / TEFL. Dimension: 230 x 161 x 20. Weight in Grams: 526.
An important new collection of original papers dealing with essential issues and research in the learning of language by deaf people. The book addresses issues in the fields of second language acquisition and deafness, and draws upon the fields of linguistics, psychology, and education. Of particular importance is the relationship between the learning of English by the deaf and by hearing speakers of other languages. The first five chapters concern theoretical issues on language varieties among the deaf population, American sign language and the biology of language, sign language instruction, and language education of deaf children from both historical and ... Read more
An important new collection of original papers dealing with essential issues and research in the learning of language by deaf people. The book addresses issues in the fields of second language acquisition and deafness, and draws upon the fields of linguistics, psychology, and education. Of particular importance is the relationship between the learning of English by the deaf and by hearing speakers of other languages. The first five chapters concern theoretical issues on language varieties among the deaf population, American sign language and the biology of language, sign language instruction, and language education of deaf children from both historical and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
316
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Series
Cambridge Applied Linguistics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
316
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521335799
SKU
V9780521335799
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99-9
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