| Author | : Ceil Lucas |
| Publisher | : Gallaudet University Press |
| Total Pages | : 202 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 9781563681448 |
Lucas, Valli (both Gallaudet U.) and Bayley (U. of Texas, San Antonio) present materials designed to introduce members of the Deaf community and the general public to the sociolinguistic variation in American Sign Language (ASL). These materials are a part of the resulting products from a seven-year
| Author | : Thomas K. Holcomb |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 386 |
| Release | : 2012-12-21 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : 0190240857 |
Introduction to American Deaf Culture is the only comprehensive textbook that provides a broad, yet in-depth, exploration of how Deaf people are best understood from a cultural perspective, with coverage of topics such as how culture is defined, how the concept of culture can be applied to the Deaf experience, and how Deaf culture has evolved over the years. Among the issues included are an analysis of various segments of the Deaf community, Deaf cultural norms, the tension between the Deaf and disabled communities, Deaf art and literature (both written English and ASL forms), the solutions being offered by the Deaf community for effective living as Deaf individuals, and an analysis of the universality of the Deaf experience, including the enculturation process that many Deaf people undergo as they develop healthy identities. As a member of a multigenerational Deaf family with a lifetime of experience living bi-culturally among Deaf and hearing people, author Thomas K. Holcomb enhances the text with engaging stories interwoven throughout. In addition to being used in college-level courses, this book can also help parents and educators of Deaf children understand the world of Deaf culture. It offers a beautiful introduction to the ways Deaf people effectively manage their lives in a world full of people who can hear.
| Author | : Hans C. Boas |
| Publisher | : John Benjamins Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 447 |
| Release | : 2021-06-15 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 9027259976 |
The last few years have seen a steadily increasing interest in constructional approaches to language contact. This volume builds on previous constructionist work, in particular Diasystematic Construction Grammar (DCxG) and the volume Constructions in Contact (2018) and extends its methodology and insights in three major ways. First, it presents new constructional research on a wide range of language contact scenarios including Afrikaans, American Sign Language, English, French, Malayalam, Norwegian, Spanish, Welsh, as well as contact scenarios that involve typologically different languages. Second, it also addresses other types of scenarios that do not fall into the classic language contact category, such as multilingual practices and language acquisition as emerging multilingualism. Third, it aims to integrate constructionist views on language contact and multilingualism with other approaches that focus on structural, social, and cognitive aspects. The volume demonstrates that Construction Grammar is a framework particularly well suited for analyzing a wide variety of language contact phenomena from a usage-based perspective.
| Author | : Lizbeth A. Barclay |
| Publisher | : American Foundation for the Blind |
| Total Pages | : 562 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 0891284915 |
Addresses "the systematic development of skills in listening for and interpreting auditory information. Listening skills are a crucial but often-overlooked area of instruction for children who are visually impaired and may have multiple disabilities; they relate to the expanded core curriculum for students and are essential to literacy, independent travel, and sensory and cognitive development."--AFB website
| Author | : Michael G. Long |
| Publisher | : Presbyterian Publishing Corp |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2021-08-31 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1646981960 |
One line straight down. One line to the right. One line to the left, then a circle. That was all—just three lines in a circle. This bold picture book tells the story of the peace symbol—designed in 1958 by a London activist protesting nuclear weapons—and how it inspired people all over the world. Depicting the symbol's travels from peace marches and liberation movements to the end of apartheid and the fall of the Berlin Wall, Three Lines in a Circle offers a message of inspiration to today's children and adults who are working to create social change. An author’s note provides historical background and a time line of late twentieth-century peace movements.
| Author | : Holly Stockus |
| Publisher | : Page Publishing, Inc |
| Total Pages | : 164 |
| Release | : 2022-05-04 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 1645848515 |
Our elected President, Donald J. Trump, has become one of the most polarized human beings in our lifetime. We watch as the media browbeats this man, while simultaneously urging the people of this great nation to rise up, and pull the rug out from under him. Many do not understand how he continues to plow through the media unscathed and intact. His larger than life personality, and blunt tongue will not attract everyone, however he is who he is by design. Would it not be in our best interest to get to know our president before swallowing the dictations of the press, and late-night jesters? We can make some sense of it all by releasing wisdom from our ancient ancestors. When we study the movements of the celestial beings a narrative can be told. The human psyche is an inner zodiac expressing its identity. As a holistic astrologer, I felt the urge to divulge some insight on our president and our current times. We're finding ourselves in the midst of a showdown between two energetic forces. Our country has become totally divided partly because of the relentless media. Politicians will be politicians, but the outlandish attempts to discredit this administration is diabolical. Power and control is the new norm by manipulation, while our freedom is slowly being taken away. We are at a pivotal time in our country's history. How can we rise above the noise and become aware of what's right in front of us? Journey with me for insights to a man that has captured us all--whether by embracement or revolt, but either way intrigued.
| Author | : Zygmunt Bauman |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 118 |
| Release | : 2013-05-08 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 0745637183 |
This topical new book by Zygmunt Bauman explores the notion of identity in the modern world. As we grapple with the insecurity and uncertainty of liquid modernity, Bauman argues that our socio-political, cultural, professional, religious and sexual identities are undergoing a process of continual transformation. Identities the world over have become more precarious than ever: we live in an era of constant change and disposability - whether it's last season’s outfit, or car, or even partner – and our identities as a result have become transient and deeply elusive. In a world of rapid global change where national borders are increasingly eroded, our identities are in a state of continuous flux. Identity - a notion that by its very nature is elusive and ambivalent – has become a key concept for understanding the changing nature of social life and personal experience in our contemporary, liquid modern age. In this brief book, Zygmunt Bauman explains compellingly why this is so.
| Author | : Catherine J. Manning |
| Publisher | : Workman Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 161 |
| Release | : 2021-09-14 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1523511419 |
A book for kids 8 and up that delivers social-emotional learning with the wild fun of DRAGONS. Brief stories, personality quizzes, and hands-on activities are designed to help a child identify and celebrate his or her own dragon-like qualities, including the ability to overcome fears, discover your creativity and passion, understand and harness emotions, and more.
| Author | : Deborah J. Rumsey |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 339 |
| Release | : 2019-03-22 |
| Genre | : Mathematics |
| ISBN | : 1119547679 |
Practice your way to a higher statistics score The adage that "practice makes perfect" is never truer than with math problems. Statistics Workbook For Dummies with Online Practice provides succinct content reviews for every topic, with plenty of examples and practice problems for each concept, in the book and online. Every lesson begins with a concept review, followed by a few example problems and plenty of practice problems. There's a step-by-step solution for every problem, with tips and tricks to help with comprehension and retention. New for this edition, free online practice quizzes for each chapter provide extra opportunities to test your knowledge and understanding. Get FREE access to chapter quizzes in an online test bank Work along with each chapter or use the test bank for final exam review Discover which statistical measures are most meaningful Scoring high in your Statistics class has never been easier!
