Australian Sign Language (Auslan): An introduction to sign language linguisticsThis 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. |
Contents
XIII | 30 |
XIV | 41 |
XV | 43 |
XVI | 50 |
XVIII | 53 |
XX | 54 |
XXI | 55 |
XXII | 57 |
XXIII | 60 |
XXIV | 65 |
XXV | 66 |
XXVI | 71 |
XXVII | 74 |
XXVIII | 75 |
XXX | 77 |
XXXII | 79 |
XXXIII | 81 |
XXXIV | 82 |
XXXV | 83 |
XXXVI | 84 |
XXXVII | 96 |
XXXVIII | 99 |
XXXIX | 108 |
XL | 111 |
XLI | 114 |
XLII | 116 |
XLIV | 117 |
XLVI | 123 |
XLVII | 124 |
XLVIII | 136 |
Common terms and phrases
actor and undergoer addressee appear aspects Auslan signs Australia body Brennan Chapter citation form classifier handshape clause combination compound constraints contact signing context core lexicon deaf children deaf community depicting signs depicting verbs described discourse discussed dominant hand English words example Figure fingers fingerspelling free morpheme gesture grammatical handshape hearing iconicity indicating verbs inflection involve Israeli Sign Language Johnston lexical items lexicalised signs Liddell loan translations location and movement manual meaning minimal pairs modifications morphemes native signers natural sign natural signed languages non-manual features noun phrase NZSL occur one-handed orientation Padden particular path movement phonemes phonological plain verbs pointing signs polysemy produced pronoun PT+rt reduplication refer relationship represent role Sandler & Lillo-Martin Schembri semantic sentence sign language researchers signal signed communication Signed English signing deaf signing space signs in Auslan similar spatial specific spoken languages subordinate hand suggested two-handed types variation vocabulary
References to this book
Interpreting Studies and Beyond: A Tribute to Miriam Shlesinger Franz Pƶchhacker,Arnt Lykke Jakobsen,Inger M. Mees No preview available - 2007 |