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Australian Sign Language: An Introduction to Sign Language Linguistics
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Trevor Johnston (Macquarie University, Sydney) Adam Schembri (Associate Professor, Macquarie University, Sydney)

Australian Sign Language

An Introduction to Sign Language Linguistics

Trevor Johnston (Macquarie University, Sydney),  Adam Schembri (Associate Professor, Macquarie University, Sydney)

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Sign languages
Cambridge University Press
18 January 2007
Sign languages, Braille & other linguistic communication; Languages & ESL; Sign Language - Texts; Sign Language - Languages
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.
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Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 228mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 20mm
Weight:   500g
ISBN:   9780521540568
ISBN 10:   0521540569
Pages:   338
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Trevor Johnston is Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University. Adam Schembri is Senior Research Fellow at the Deafness, Cognition and Language Research Centre at University College London.

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