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Description: Politeness in American Sign Language
J. Hoza - ASL signers are direct and English speakers are indirect. In this study, the author explores this common impression and provides an in-depth comparison of communication styles between the two language communities. Relevant, social variables and linguistic strategies ASL signers and English speakers employ when they interact often lead to communication variations that are often misinterpreted or overlooked. Hoza’s analysis clarifies the cross-linguistic differences and provides a better understanding of the rich complexity of the linguistic choices of these two languages. (248 pgs, hardcover 6” x 9”) |
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