Introducing Sign Language Literature
Download or Read eBook Introducing Sign Language Literature PDF written by Rachel Sutton-Spence and published by Bloomsbury Academic. This book was released on 2016-04-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Rachel Sutton-Spence |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Academic |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2016-04-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137363817 |
ISBN-13 | : 1137363819 |
Rating | : 4/5 (17 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Introducing Sign Language Literature by : Rachel Sutton-Spence
Book excerpt: "The book is dedicated to analyzing and appreciating sign language storytelling, poetry and humour. The authors assume no prior knowledge of sign language or literary studies, introducing readers to a world of visual language creativity in deaf communities ... explains the unique features of this embodied language art form; draws on an online anthology of over 150 sign language stories, poems and jokes; suggests ways of analysing and appreciating the rich artistic heritage of deaf communities"--From publisher description.