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Language and Deafness - Softcover

Quigley, Stephen P.

 
9780933014145: Language and Deafness

Synopsis

Graduate students, instructors, and researchers will discover the latest information on the unique aspects of language acquisition for youngsters who are deaf or have serious hearing impairment in this balanced, comprehensive edition. Language and literacy development from preschool through puberty presented in a coherent framework of learned thought. Content includes the basics of language development and the relationship between language and cognition. Oral communication methods and English-like signing systems are covered, along with linguistics/sociolinguistics of American Sign Language. Development of reading and writing skills is accessibly presented. Multicultural aspects, including bilingualism and second-language learning, are detailed. TEXTBOOK

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About the Author

Professor in the School of Teaching and Learning (Integrated Teaching & Learning) in the College of Education at the Ohio State University. One of his major responsibilities is teacher education for individuals interested in the education of deaf and hard of hearing students. Dr. Paul's research interests involve the areas of vocabulary, literacy, and literate thought. Dr. Paul has published extensively on language and literacy development of individuals with severe to profound hearing impairment. His scholarly texts include Education and Deafness (with Stephen P. Quigley), Toward a Psychology of Deafness, and Literacy and Deafness. Dr. Paul (with Stephen P. Quigley and others) has also worked on educational materials, particularly special reading series for deaf and hard of hearing students - Reading Milestones and Reading Bridge. The College of Education at Ohio State University presented Dr. Paul with the 2000 Senior Faculty Research Award for outstanding research in the field of education.

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