Perspectives on classifier constructions in sign language

Classifier constructions are universal to sign languages and exhibit unique properties that arise from the nature of the visual-gestural modality. The major goals are to bring to light critical issues related to the study of classifier constructions and to present state-of-the-art linguistic and psy...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Workshop on Classifier Constructions (corporate author, -)
Corporate Author: Workshop on Classifier Constructions Corporate Author (corporate author)
Other Authors: Emmorey, Karen (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Mahwah, N.J. : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates 2003.
Edition:1st ed
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798009506719
Table of Contents:
  • Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; I: The Syntax and Morphology of Classifiers in Sign Language; Commentary; II: Cross-Linguistic Variations in Classifier Constructions and Spatial Language; Commentary; III: Classifier Constructions and Gesture; Commentary; IV: The Acquisition of Classifier Constructions; Author Index; Subject Index