The Canadian dictionary of ASL

Bailey, Carole Sue. (Author). Bailey, Carole Sue, 1949- (Added Author). Campbell, Hilda Marian, 1927- (Added Author). Dolby, Kathy, 1949- (Added Author). Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf. (Added Author).

Summary: The Canadian Dictionary of ASL offers clear illustrations and sign descriptions alongside English definitions, making it a valuable reference for dead and hearing users alike. Features of the dictionary include: Easy-to-understand illustrations for every sign; Specific written instructions for forming the sign; Definitions, parts of speech, usage notes; Tips on how to use the signs in visual conversation; Regional variations of signs. Separate sections are included on: Fingerspelling; ASL handshapes; Numbers; Pronouns; Time concepts; Geographic place names. Authoritative and up-to-date, The Canadian Dictionary of ASL will prove the standard reference, reflecting the unique use of ASL in Canada. This user friendly reference is an invaluable asset for mastering the language and makes a welcome addition to any library, school or classroom. The Canadian Dictionary of ASL is a must have for students, families, teachers, interpreters, linguists and anyone who communicates with members of the deaf community.

Record details

ISBN: 9780888643001 :
Physical Description: print
lxxxiv, 840 p. : ill ; 29 cm.
Publisher: Edmonton : University of Alberta Press, 2002.

Content descriptions

General Note:

New July 2015.

"Developed by the Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf, Inc."

Formatted Contents Note:

Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- An academic perspective -- About using ASL -- Sample entries -- A guide to using this dictionary -- General organization -- Main entry -- Parts of speech -- Significant grammatical characteristics -- Definitions -- usage in sample sentences -- Sign illustrations -- Sign descriptions -- Regional variation -- Cross-references -- Other significant features of this dictionary -- Special sections -- Fingerspelling -- ASL handshapes -- Numbers -- Sign movement -- Palm orientation -- Hundreds -- Multiples of one hundred -- Numbers in the thousands -- Ordinal numbers -- Expressing age -- Expressing time -- Expressing money -- Pronouns -- Personal pronouns - Subjective -- Personal pronouns - Objective -- Personal pronouns (Number specific) -- Possessive pronouns -- Reflexive pronouns -- Relative pronouns -- Demonstrative pronouns -- Demonstrative pronouns (Number specified) -- Time concepts -- Days of the week -- General time concepts -- Geographic place names -- Provinces and territories of Canada -- Cities of Canada -- Continents -- Countries -- The Canadian dictionary of ASL.