Clayton Valli, Editor in Chief
Illustrated by Peggy Swartzel Lott,
Daniel Renner, and Rob Hills
Now in Paperback
August 2021
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$39.95 paperback, ebook
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Created by an unparalleled board of experts led by renowned ASL linguist and poet Clayton Valli, The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language contains over 3,000 illustrations. Each sign illustration, including depictions of fingerspelling when appropriate, incorporates a complete list of English synonyms. A full, alphabetized English index enables users to cross-reference words and signs throughout the entire volume.
The comprehensive introduction lays the groundwork for learning ASL by explaining in plain language the workings of ASL syntax and structure. It also offers examples of idioms and describes the antecedents of ASL, its place in the Deaf community, and its meaning in Deaf culture. This extraordinary reference also provides a special section on ASL classifiers and their use. Readers will find complete descriptions of the various classifiers and examples of how to use these integral facets of ASL. The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language is an outstanding ASL reference for all instructors, students, and users of ASL.
*Please note that this paperback edition does not include the DVD found in the hardcover edition. We are working to move the DVD video content online. Please follow us on social media or sign up for our newsletter for updates.
Clayton Valli was an assistant professor in the Master’s Interpreting Program at Gallaudet University.
Paperback
ISBN 978-1-954622-01-2
600 pages. 7 x 10. 3,000 illustrations, index.
$39.95
Ebook
ISBN 978-1-954622-02-9
$39.95