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Naming in American Sign Language
Deaf linguist Dr. Sam Supalla has identified a systematic pattern to forming and giving name signs within Deaf communities. Dispelling many misconceptions about name signs, Dr. Supalla discusses ASL rules for the signs' formation and appropriate uses, as well as their origins. The goal of the book is to help readers create and use name signs following the ASL rules and to understand how name signs serve the same function as proper names in the hearing community. Also included is a list of over 500 name signs. [Samuel J. Supalla; (1992) 99 pages; soft cover; ASL]

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