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Sign Language in Action
Napier, Jemina; Leeson, Dr Lorraine
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Description for Sign Language in Action
Hardback. This book defines the notion of applied sign linguistics by drawing on data from projects that have explored sign language in action in various domains. The book gives professionals working with sign languages, signed language teachers and students, research students and their supervisors, authoritative access to current ideas and practice. Series: Research and Practice in Applied Linguistics. Num Pages: 354 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; CFP; CFZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 575.
This book defines the notion of applied sign linguistics by drawing on data from projects that have explored sign language in action in various domains. The book gives professionals working with sign languages, signed language teachers and students, research students and their supervisors, authoritative access to current ideas and practice.
This book defines the notion of applied sign linguistics by drawing on data from projects that have explored sign language in action in various domains. The book gives professionals working with sign languages, signed language teachers and students, research students and their supervisors, authoritative access to current ideas and practice.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
354
Condition
New
Series
Research and Practice in Applied Linguistics
Number of Pages
339
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137309754
SKU
V9781137309754
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Ref
99-15
About Napier, Jemina; Leeson, Dr Lorraine
Jemina Napier is Professor and Chair of Intercultural Communication at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK. She grew up in the British Deaf community, has extensive international experience as a sign language interpreter, researcher and educator and is the author of Sign Language Interpreting: Linguistic Coping Strategies. She was an inaugural board member of the World Association of Sign Language Interpreters. ... Read more
Reviews for Sign Language in Action
“Sign Language in Action is a strong overview of applied sign language linguistics. Both Napier and Leeson are able to explain the broad field in a manner that is approachable for newcomers. Instructors and researchers of applied sign language may want to consider Napier and Leeson’s book a delightful addition to the panoply of educational materials about sign languages and ... Read more