Perspectives on classifier constructions in sign language

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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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
Subjects:
Sign language > Congresses.
Sign language > Classifiers > Congresses.
Categorization (Linguistics) > Congresses.
See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798009506719
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Summary: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 psycholinguistic analyses of these constructions. It is hoped that by doing so, more researchers will be inspired to investigate the nature of classifier constructions across signed languages and further explore the unique aspects of these forms. The papers in this volume discuss the following
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (340 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9781410607447

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