The syntax of American Sign Language : functional categories and hierarchical structure / Carol Neidle [and others].

Other author Neidle, Carol Jan.
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge, Ma. : MIT Press, 2000.
Descriptionx, 229 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesLanguage, speech, and communication
Language, speech, and communication. ^A386227
Contents Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Methodological Considerations -- Ch. 3. Language in the Visual Modality -- Ch. 4. Delimiting CP -- Ch. 5. Tense and Agreement in the Clause -- Ch. 6. Determiners and Agreement in DP -- Ch. 7. Wh-Questions -- Ch. 8. Conclusions -- Appendix. Notational Conventions.
Review "Recent research on the syntax of signed languages has revealed that, apart from some modality-specific differences, signed languages are organized according to the same underlying principles as spoken languages. This book addresses the organization and distribution of functional categories in American Sign Language (ASL), focusing on tense, agreement, and wh-constructions."--Jacket.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 197-218) and indexes.
LCCN 99015444
ISBN0262140675 (alk. paper)
ISBN9780262140676 (alk. paper)
ISBN0262512211
ISBN9780262512213

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HV2474 .S994 1999 ✔ Available Place Hold