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Title: Communicating in Sign: Creative Ways to Learn American Sign Language (Asl) (A Flying Hands Book) by Diane P. Chambers, D. Keith Robertson, Paul M. Setzer, Lee Ann Chearney, N.Y.) Amaranth (Brooklyn, Lee A. Amaranth ISBN: 0-684-83520-7 Publisher: Fireside Pub. Date: July, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.57 (14 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Communicating in Sign: A Great Teaching Tool!
Comment: Having been involved in the Deaf community and Deaf education for 23 years, I found Diane Chambers' book to be a great alternative to the myriad of "Sign Language" books available. I use this book to teach beginning ASL and Deaf Culture. The information is presented in logical sequence. First-time students have commented that even without lots of pictures, the great descriptions make it easy to learn the Signs. Incorporating Deaf culture in the book was sheer genius since without background knowledge of Deaf community and culture you might as well sit on your hands. Add this book to your collection!
Rating: 4
Summary: A Most Refreshing Piece of Work
Comment: Diane Chambers has come up with a very refreshing piece of work. "Communicating in Sign: Creative Ways to Learn ASL" is a much needed addition to the Sign Language resources currently on the market. I have found that these resources are either Lexicons or highly detailed curricula designed for Interpreters. Chambers has provided an excellent resource for the lay person who wants to learn more about Sign Language and how to interact with Deaf people, but who does not wish to pursue study to the extent that a professional Interpreter might require. While lexicons have their place, Chambers takes the time to explain the LANGUAGE itself. Vocabulary is a fine thing, but the author has taken the time to provide instruction in the grammar of American Sign Language. In addition, she has used the language and the explanations thereof to point out and explain the culture that has developed among Deaf people in the United States. At the same time, she does not! get bogged down in the technical jargon of the professional linguist. She does, however, provide practical advice for interaction. Dealing with work issues, finding interpreters, using telecommunication devices, and other real world situations are discussed in her book. In short, this book is an invaluable aid for the person desiring to be a "tourist" in the world of the Deaf, and it can also be a very welcoming portal for the person who might desire to enter the world of professional studies. Either way, this paper back is an affordable tool for the reader wishing to learn more about Deaf people, their language, and their culture.
Rating: 5
Summary: A primer on Deaf culture and language
Comment: Although I have only been trying to learn sign language for a few months, I was very relieved to find this book. I have learned a few other languages and have never seen the willingness to take short cuts that I've seen in so many sign language books. A German text would never assume that learning vocabulary but using English sentence structure is good enough, however, that is what most supposed "ASL" books do.
This book is refreshing in that it explains that American Sign Language does NOT equal American English in form. Chambers even goes further in explaining the etiquette of certain social situations... that there are necessary cultural differences between Deaf and Hearing worlds and also gives suggestions on how to become less of a "tourist" in the Deaf community.
Many of the exercises require a partner or group, but if you are learning alone, this in no way devalues the information here. You won't find what you are looking for here if you are only looking for a lexicon, but it is a valuable addition to a beginner's American Sign Language library. I feel much more comfortable in communicating after reading this book.
My one disappointment was that the promised "further reading and resources" section at the end was not as comprehensive as I was expecting. I was hoping for more resources for beginners, including videos.
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Title: American Sign Language the Easy Way (Easy Way.) by David Stewart ISBN: 0764102990 Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Pub. Date: July, 1998 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The American Sign Language Phrase Book by Lou Fant ISBN: 0809235005 Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books Pub. Date: 01 September, 1994 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Signing Illustrated: The Complete Learning Guide by Mickey Flodin ISBN: 0399521348 Publisher: Perigee Pub. Date: October, 1994 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: American Sign Language Concise Dictionary : Revised Edition by Martin L. Sternberg ISBN: 0062740105 Publisher: Perennial Pub. Date: 28 December, 1994 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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Title: Learn to Sign the Fun Way: Let Your Fingers Do the Talking with Games, Puzzles, and Activities in American Sign Language by Penny Warner ISBN: 0761532633 Publisher: Prima Lifestyles Pub. Date: 27 April, 2001 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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