The only text to present descriptions and research syntheses on the major language/communication systems—oral English, sign systems, and ASL!
The Fourth Edition of Language and Deafness covers language and literacy development from preschool through adolescence. It provides a clear depiction of the language/communication systems of d/Deaf and hard of hearing children and adolescents, and offers a comprehensive discussion of the current theories of language acquisition. In an easy-to-read, accessible manner, students will learn the basics of language development and the relationship between language and cognition. Oral communication methods and English-like signing systems, linguistics/sociolinguistics of American Sign Language, and multicultural aspects, including bilingualism and second-language learning are covered in detail. Each chapter includes major objectives, summaries, suggested readings, problem-solving activities and challenging review questions to stimulate and provoke classroom dialogue.
New to the Fourth Edition:
Thorough updates to every chapter
New chapter on Writing (Chapter 8)
New chapter on Literate Thought (Chapter 9)
A new section on cued speech/language and cochlear implants (Chapter 4)
More detailed chapter on American Sign Language with a description of relationship between the use of ASL and the development of English as a second language
More case scenarios
Instructor's Manual with comprehension questions and a test bank now available!
Download Chapters 1, 2, and 3 under Additional Resources!
