How Long to Read Grammar, Gesture, and Meaning in American Sign Language

How Long Does it Take to Read Grammar, Gesture, and Meaning in American Sign Language?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 50 minutes to read Grammar, Gesture, and Meaning in American Sign Language by Scott K. Liddell

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In sign languages of the deaf some signs can meaningfully point toward things or can be meaningfully placed in the space ahead of the signer. This obligatory part of fluent grammatical signing has no parallel in vocally produced languages. This book focuses on American Sign Language to examine the grammatical and conceptual purposes served by these directional signs. It guides the reader through ASL grammar, the different categories of directional signs, the types of spatial representations signs are directed toward, how such spatial conceptions can be represented in mental space theory, and the conceptual purposes served by these signs. The book demonstrates a remarkable integration of grammar and gesture in the service of constructing meaning. These results also suggest that our concept of 'language' has been much too narrow and that a more comprehensive look at vocally produced languages will reveal the same integration of gestural, gradient, and symbolic elements.

How long is Grammar, Gesture, and Meaning in American Sign Language?

Grammar, Gesture, and Meaning in American Sign Language by Scott K. Liddell is 404 pages long, and a total of 102,616 words.

This makes it 136% the length of the average book. It also has 125% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Grammar, Gesture, and Meaning in American Sign Language Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 20 minutes to read Grammar, Gesture, and Meaning in American Sign Language aloud.

What Reading Level is Grammar, Gesture, and Meaning in American Sign Language?

Grammar, Gesture, and Meaning in American Sign Language is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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