Introducing Sign Language Literature

Name: Introducing Sign Language Literature
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing plc
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Introducing Sign Language Literature: Folklore and Creativity is the first textbook dedicated to analyzing and appreciating sign language storytelling, poetry and humour. The authors assume no prior knowledge of sign language or literary studies, introducing readers to a world of visual language creativity in deaf communities. Introducing Sign Language Literature: Folklore and Creativity - Explains in straightforward terms the unique features of this embodied language art form - Draws on an online anthology of over 150 sign language stories, poems and jokes - Suggests ways of analysing and appreciating the rich artistic heritage of deaf communities Watch a short video about the book.

Product details

Binding:: Paperback
Edition:: 1
Languages:: Original: English
Number of Pages:: 276
Publisher:: Bloomsbury Publishing plc
Publication Date:: 2016-04-21
ISBN / EAN:: 9781137363817
Weight:: 424 g
Dimensions:: 16/23/2 cm
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]

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