Disc 4. Bring it all together: Opinion statements. The ASL alphabet -- Numbers in ASL -- The importance of introductions in deaf culture -- Facial expressions and greetings in ASL -- The linguistic parameters of ASL Disc 2. Asking questions in ASL -- Making commands in ASL -- Using semantic classifiers in ASL -- Signing about food and dining in ASL -- Time expressions in ASL -- Discussing location and transportation in ASL -- Disc 3. Describing educational experiences in ASL -- The importance of community in deaf culture -- Topicalization and spatialization in ASL -- Describing settings in ASL -- Describing people in ASL -- Discussing social activities in ASL Disc 4. Narrative structure in ASL -- Storytelling and handshape stories -- Visual vernacular and ASL performances -- ASL poetry -- Symbolism and figurative language in ASL -- Bring it all together: Opinion statements.
Summary:
"In American Sign Language for Everyone, Dr. Julia Silvestri--a native user of American Sign Language (ASL) and member of the Deaf community--will show you how to use this unique language to meet people, share information about the world around you, express your opinion, and enjoy ASL literary forms. In 24 engaging lessons, Dr. Silvestri will teach you the manual alphabet, and many dozen signs to enable you to converse in this powerful visuospatial language.--Publisher's website.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.