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PublisherGallaudet University Press

ISBN-101563684462

ISBN-139781563684463

eBay Product ID (ePID)79897637

Product Key Features

Number of Pages550 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameSigns of the Times

SubjectGeneral, Study & Teaching, Sign Language

Publication Year2011

TypeTextbook

AuthorEdgar H. Shroyer

Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Language Arts & Disciplines

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight40.1 Oz

Item Length10.7 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2010-029227

ReviewsThis beginning ASL textbook can be used in the classroom or for self-study. Lessons are enlivened with tips, mnemonic devices, and fact boxes on ASL grammar and Deaf culture.

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal419/.70321

Synopsis*Completely Revised with New Signs and Lessons *Each Sign Illustration Features Sentences in English and ASL Order *New Class Activities and New Student Activities for Homework or Quizzes *New Facts about American Sign Language Grammar and Deaf Culture Now, the bestselling American Sign Language textbook Signs of the Times has been completely revised and updated. The new, second edition is an excellent beginner's American Sign Language textbook designed for use in the classroom or at home. Organized into 44 lessons, it presents more than 1,300 signs representing 3,500 English glosses. Each lesson contains clear illustrations of all signs, English equivalent words and synonyms, sample sentences to define vocabulary context, and practice sentences to display and reinforce ASL usage. Signs of the Times is a complete text that includes new class activities for teachers, plus new student activities that can be done in class, as homework, or as quizzes. The new edition features the Contextual Sign/Word Appendix, which displays groups of sentences using the same English word to show different meanings along with the corresponding ASL signs. It also provides an expanded index, vocabulary lists, and a reading reference list. The new edition offers facts on ASL grammar and Deaf culture and includes mind ticklers that enliven the lessons with hints, tips, and mnemonic devices. The new Signs of the Times expands the features that made it a standard, easy-to-use ASL textbook. Signs are repeated in sentences throughout the book to provide excellent practice for the students. The clear, easy-to-understand sign illustrations facilitates the learning process, enhancing students' success while also making ASL fun., An excellent beginner's ASL textbook for home or class, the second edition presents 44 lessons with more than 1,300 signs for 3,500 English glosses, plus facts on ASL grammar and Deaf culture, practice sentences, mind ticklers, and more., -Completely Revised with New Signs and Lessons -Each Sign Illustration Features Sentences in English and ASL Order -New Class Activities and New Student Activities for Homework or Quizzes -New Facts about American Sign Language Grammar and Deaf Culture Now, the bestselling American Sign Language textbook Signs of the Times has been completely revised and updated. The new, second edition is an excellent beginner's American Sign Language textbook designed for use in the classroom or at home. Organized into 44 lessons, it presents more than 1,300 signs representing 3,500 English glosses. Each lesson contains clear illustrations of all signs, English equivalent words and synonyms, sample sentences to define vocabulary context, and practice sentences to display and reinforce ASL usage. Signs of the Times is a complete text that includes new class activities for teachers, plus new student activities that can be done in class, as homework, or as quizzes. The new edition features the Contextual Sign/Word Appendix, which displays groups of sentences using the same English word to show different meanings along with the corresponding ASL signs. It also provides an expanded index, vocabulary lists, and a reading reference list. The new edition offers facts on ASL grammar and Deaf culture and includes mind ticklers that enliven the lessons with hints, tips, and mnemonic devices. The new Signs of the Times expands the features that made it a standard, easy-to-use ASL textbook. Signs are repeated in sentences throughout the book to provide excellent practice for the students. The clear, easy-to-understand sign illustrations facilitates the learning process, enhancing students' success while also making ASL fun.

LC Classification NumberHV2475.S528 2010

Illustrated byShroyer, Susan P.