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American Sign Language (Ameslan, ASL), a method of manual communication used by some deaf persons. Messages are conveyed by manipulation of the hands and fingers. ASL is a distinct language, with its own grammar and syntax. See also sign language. American Sign Language (ASL), n.pr a mode of communication using gestures and visuals with a unique grammatical structure. ASL is used by individuals with limited or no hearing ability and by those who communicate regularly with such individuals. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The company,
including Penelope Freeh and Peggy Scipp-Roy (left to right, above),
brings the story to life with James Sewell's choreography shaped
from American Sign Language. The
fourth edition of Linguistics of American Sign Language features an
entirely revised section on morphology and syntax, the latest research
on main categories of verbs in ASL, insight into artistic forms of ASL
such as singing, drama, and poetry, 18 new and updated readings, and new
suggested homework assignments based on the DVD, and much more. A very affordably priced hardcover picturebook, Help Me Learn
Counting 1-10 in American Sign Language is a counting book with a twist
- it shows children how to make the American Sign Language handsign for
each number from one to ten. |
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