{"product_id":"9781634876926","title":"Learning American Sign Language to Experience the Essence of Deaf Culture","description":"\"The collection of readings in \u003ci\u003eLearning American Sign Language to Experience the Essence of Deaf Culture\u003c\/i\u003e broadens students’ knowledge of the Deaf community and Deaf culture. The material also gives important and meaningful context to American Sign Language.\u003cp\u003eThe readings in the first section introduce students to history through Deaf eyes, medical and cultural views of Deafness, the Deaf community, the grammar of American Sign Language, American Sign Language numbering systems, the American Sign Language continuum, communication technologies and name signs used in American Sign Language. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSection two focuses on notable Deaf men and women, the ear and Deafness and Deafhood. The readings in the third section examine artistic areas of Deafness including the Deaf Poet Society and Deaf View of Image in Art. Differing constructions of Deafness and theories of dysconscious audism are discussed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe text also looks at Deaf culture through two American Sign Language Stories: \u003ci\u003eBird of a Different Feather\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFor a Decent Living\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensively class-tested, \u003ci\u003eLearning American Sign Language to Experience the Essence of Deaf Culture\u003c\/i\u003e develops readers’ awareness of and sensitivity to the Deaf community in America. The book is an excellent addition to courses in American Sign Language, Deaf history and culture, and communication sciences and disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLisa Koch\u003c\/b\u003e holds an M.S. in Audiology from Gallaudet College for the Deaf in Washington, DC, and an Au.D. from the Arizona School of Health Sciences. Dr. Koch is an adjunct professor in the School of Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences at Ohio University, Athens, OH. She is a member of the American Sign Language Teachers Association and a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cognella Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50093998866672,"sku":"9781634876926","price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781634876926","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}