THE LINGUISTICS OF SIGN LANGUAGES
DFS2LSL
Not currently offered
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.
School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
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Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Available as Elective: No
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Capstone subject: No
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Learning resources
Sign language and linguistic universals
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Sandler, W and Lillo-Martin, D
Year: 2005
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Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
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Australian Sign Language (Auslan): an introduction to sign language linguistics
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Johnston, T and Schembri, A
Year: 2007
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Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
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The linguistics of British Sign Language: an introduction
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Sutton-Spence, R and Woll, B
Year: 1999
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Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS.
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Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
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