Name: What is American Sign Language?
Time & Date: Thursday, November 3, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Scarfe Education Building 2125 Main Mall Room 304A
Description:The parameters of American Sign Language (ASL) will be reviewed with examples of each and videos, along with resources for further study. These parameters include phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. Other sign systems will be discussed and contrasted with ASL. Videos, links, and printed material of resources to assist individuals interested in learning more about ASL will be provided, along with a question/answer format throughout the presentation.
Ticketing Information: This is a free event. No ticket required. Open to the general public. For more information please visit http://ecps.educ.ubc.ca/sped/joanna-e-cannon-phd