dfs2lsl 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.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAdam Schembri
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
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Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Australian Sign Language (Auslan): an introduction to sign language linguistics | Prescribed | Johnston, T and Schembri, A 2007 | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS. |
| Readings | Sign language and linguistic universals | Recommended | Sandler, W and Lillo-Martin, D 2005 | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS. |
| Readings | The linguistics of British Sign Language: an introduction | Recommended | Sutton-Spence, R and Woll, B 1999 | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS. |
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