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Demonstrates grammatical features addressed in the 2001 Instruction Guide workbook needed to accompany the video. Grammatical aspects of ASL which are presented include: topic/comment structure; yes/no questions; wh-questions; rhetorical questions; directionality; use of space; negation; classifiers; conditional; and time sequenced ordering. Following an explanation of each grammatical component sample sentences in both PSE and ASL are presented....
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This DVD accompanies the popular book by Janice H. Humphreys, So You Want to be an Interpreter, 4th edition used by many interpreter training programs. It contains guided learning activities, study questions and supplemental video clips which feature many highly qualified interpreters and individuals who grew up in the Deaf community. Used in conjunction with the textbook, this project is used to support students studying in the traditional classroom,...
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The meaning of any linguistic expression resides not only in the words, but also in the ways that those words are conveyed. In her new study, Miako N. P. Rankin highlights the crucial interrelatedness of form and meaning at all levels in order to consider specific types of American Sign Language (ASL) expression. In particular, Form, Meaning, and Focus in American Sign Language considers how ASL expresses non-agent focus, similar to the meaning of...
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A 30-day beginner's guide for learning American Sign Language. There's an easy way to leap right in to learning American Sign Language (ASL). American Sign Language for Beginners delivers 30 days of lessons that will help you sign with those in your home, community, and classroom. From letters and numbers to essential vocabulary and grammar basics, this beginner's guide provides the essentials needed to develop a solid foundation for American Sign...
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This video is one in a series that introduces more than 700 words and signs from curriculum A of Teaching and Learning SEE. Each lesson includes 50 vocabulary items and practice sentences. All information is presented twice, by Gerilee Gustason, to allow observation and imitation. It is a good supplementary resource for persons learning Signing Exact English. It is strongly suggested that the accompanying book or copies of the lessons from the...
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This video is one in a series that introduces more than 700 words and signs from curriculum A of Teaching and Learning SEE. Each lesson includes 50 vocabulary items and practice sentences. All information is presented twice, by Gerilee Gustason, to allow observation and imitation. It is a good supplementary resource for persons learing Signing Exact English. It is strongly suggested that the accompanying book or copies of the lessons from the...
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This video is one in a series that introduces more than 700 words and signs from curriculum A of Teaching and Learning SEE. Each lesson includes 50 vocabulary items and practice sentences. All information is presented twice, by Gerilee Gustason, to allow observation and imitation. It is a good supplementary resource for persons learing Signing Exact English. It is strongly suggested that the accompanying book or copies of the lessons from the...
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This video is one in a series that introduces more than 700 words and signs from curriculum A of Teaching and Learning SEE. Each lesson includes 50 vocabulary items and practice sentences. All information is presented twice, by Gerilee Gustason, to allow observation and imitation. It is a good supplementary resource for persons learing Signing Exact English. It is strongly suggested that the accompanying book or copies of the lessons from the...
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This video is one in a series that introduces more than 700 words and signs from curriculum A of Teaching and Learning SEE. Each lesson includes 50 vocabulary items and practice sentences. All information is presented twice, by Gerilee Gustason, to allow observation and imitation. It is a good supplementary resource for persons learning Signing Exact English. It is strongly suggested that the accompanying book or copies of the lessons from the...
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This video is one in a series that introduces more than 700 words and signs from curriculum A of Teaching and Learning SEE. Each lesson includes 50 vocabulary items and practice sentences. All information is presented twice, by Gerilee Gustason, to allow observation and imitation. It is a good supplementary resource for persons learing Signing Exact English. It is strongly suggested that the accompanying book or copies of the lessons from the...
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This video is one in a series that introduces more than 700 words and signs from curriculum A of Teaching and Learning SEE. Each lesson includes 50 vocabulary items and practice sentences. All information is presented twice, by Gerilee Gustason, to allow observation and imitation. It is a good supplementary resource for persons learing Signing Exact English. It is strongly suggested that the accompanying book or copies of the lessons from the...
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This is the companion DVD to the popular bilingual primer Handy Stories to Read and Sign. Written by linguistics professor Donna Jo Napoli and certified interpreter Doreen DeLuca, these stories take a fun, illustrated approach to help beginning readers, both deaf and hearing, improve their comprehension of both English and American Sign Language. Stories included are: School Signs; The Haunted House; Thanksgiving Soon!; Winter Solstice; and Class...
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"The term deaf often sparks heated debates about authority and authenticity. The concept of Deaf identity and affiliation with the DEAF-WORLD are constantly negotiated social constructions that rely heavily on the use of American Sign Language. However, given the incredible diversity of Deaf people, these constructions vary widely. From Deaf people born into culturally Deaf families and who have used ASL since birth, to those born into hearing families...
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American Sign Language Level 1 -- 2 DVD set is a basic introductory sign language course with a stated goal that upon completion, one will be able to have signed conversations with Deaf people.
Disc 1 -- Introduction, alphabet, and fingerspelling practice, introductory greetings, question forms, rooms in the house, animals and animal phrases, and story practice.
Disc 2 -- Numbers, money and time, months, weather, transportation, directions, hobbies,...
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