Full Description
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.
Contents
1. Introduction PART I: KEY CONCEPTS AND RESEARCH ISSUES 2. Understanding Applied Sign Linguistics 3. Sign Language In Action PART II: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS 4. Learning And Teaching Sign Languages 5. Sign Language In Everyday Life 6. Sign Language In (Professional) Practice PART III: RESEARCH INTO APPLIED SIGN LINGUISTICS 7. Conducting Research In Applied Sign Linguistics PART IV: FURTHER RESOURCES IN APPLIED SIGN LINGUISTICS 8. Key Resources
