dfs2lsl the linguistics of sign languages
THE LINGUISTICS OF SIGN LANGUAGES
DFS2LSL
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Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will explore the linguistic structure of sign languages. The formational structure of sign languages (phonology), the organisation of sign language lexicons and grammatical systems (lexicology, morphology, syntax, discourse), and the way in which meanings are expressed (semantics and pragmatics) are all considered. Data are drawn from Auslan (Australian Sign Language) together with examples from other sign languages. The subject also introduces students to issues involved in sociolinguistic variation, psycholinguistics and neurolinguistics of sign languages, as well as the relevance of sign language research for an understanding of human language in general.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
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Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
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Sign language and linguistic universals
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorSandler, W and Lillo-Martin, D
Year2005
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PublisherCAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
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Australian Sign Language (Auslan): an introduction to sign language linguistics
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorJohnston, T and Schembri, A
Year2007
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PublisherCAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
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The linguistics of British Sign Language: an introduction
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorSutton-Spence, R and Woll, B
Year1999
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PublisherCAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
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