Signed Language and Cognitive Grammar

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Sherman Wilcox (University of New Mexico) Rocío Martínez (University of Buenos Aires and National Scientific and Technical Council)

Signed Language and Cognitive Grammar

Sherman Wilcox (University of New Mexico), Rocío Martínez (University of Buenos Aires and National Scientific and Technical Council), Sara Siyavoshi (University of the Free State)

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Cambridge University Press
09 January 2025

Psycholinguistics; Grammar, syntax; Sign languages, Braille & other linguistic communication

Series: Elements in Cognitive Linguistics

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This Elements monograph presents a Cognitive Grammar (CG) approach to a range of signed language grammatical phenomena. It begins with a background on the history of sign linguistics, focusing on what was a widely-held belief that signs are simply gestures. The first section traces the modern linguistic examination of signed languages, focusing on Stokoe and his demonstration that these languages exhibit phonology and duality of patterning. Next, we present some fundamental principles that are foundational for cognitive linguistics and sign linguistics. In a section on Cognitive Grammar, we present a brief overview of CG principles, constructs, and models. Section 4 presents extensive analyses of signed language constructions applying CG, including nominal grounding; the concepts of Place and placing; a CG approach to 'agreement' constructions in signed languages; reported dialogue; grammatical modality; and the grammatical meaning of facial displays. A final section examines the controversial role of gesture in grammatical constructions.

By: Sherman Wilcox (University of New Mexico), Rocío Martínez (University of Buenos Aires and National Scientific and Technical Council), Sara Siyavoshi (University of the Free State)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 169g
ISBN: 9781108949934
ISBN 10: 1108949932
Series: Elements in Cognitive Linguistics
Pages: 108
Publication Date: 09 January 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active