ASL Dictionaries - Page 2

Brian · 02-22-2008, 03:52 PM

If you're taking ASL courses and need ASL dictionaries that would be used for the ASL courses, the bookstore at Miami-Dade College should have them.

AquaBlue · 02-22-2008, 04:11 PM

When it comes to ASL (and similiar items) resources I have tons of them. Two dozen videotapes on the subject of sign language, at least a dozen text/lessons books, and not to mention many (and I mean a copuple of cd cases worth) CD-ROM/DVD materials to jam my into learning brain with good information. So I doubt that Miami-Dade will furnish me with items I do not have now.

jasin · 02-22-2008, 06:27 PM

Dictionaries are a lousy way to try an learn asl!!

AquaBlue · 02-22-2008, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasin

Dictionaries are a lousy way to try an learn asl!!

Why?

JClarke · 02-22-2008, 07:50 PM

This book, is excatly the same I own. It is a very fat book, and very useful book, I use it for the most of the time, whenever I learn ASL. Despite, that I am from Australia. My friend's friend who lives in Colorado, posted me this for me.

It's in the box, today.

AquaBlue · 02-22-2008, 07:58 PM

I can't wait to buy this one:

It's hardcover, 1136 pages, and 5,600 signs! I called Barnes & Noble about twenty minutes ago and reserve a copy. The dictionary comes out June 10th, 2008.

Reba · 02-22-2008, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasin

Dictionaries are a lousy way to try an learn asl!!

Dictionaries aren't a good way to learn any language.

AquaBlue · 02-22-2008, 08:43 PM

Yeah, but you build-up your sign diction and that counts for something. Grammar is learned while you study your ASL dictionary. ASL dictionaries are part of the learning process. Please don't say that they are a "lousy way" or that they "aren't a good way" to learn ASL. Such books have helped me understand much about the structure (at least word-wise) of American Sign Language.

Anij · 02-22-2008, 10:18 PM

I think what they mean (and I agree) is that while dictionaries can help build vocabulary, and a better understanding of things such as handshapes etc.

Dictionaries can't teach language - they help in understanding components of language, but they can't teach the language. ... it's not just ASL, you can't learn English, or Latin, or Greek, or Spanish or any language from a dictionary.

The only real way to learn is to learn organically - to interact with ASLers, both native users and students, hearing, CODA, and Deaf

That being said - I have a ton of Dictionaries ... they're very helpful.

AquaBlue · 02-22-2008, 11:37 PM

Oh I know that. I agree then.

02-22-2008, 04:11 PM	#32 (permalink)
AquaBlue ASL Student Join Date: May 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,381	When it comes to ASL (and similiar items) resources I have tons of them. Two dozen videotapes on the subject of sign language, at least a dozen text/lessons books, and not to mention many (and I mean a copuple of cd cases worth) CD-ROM/DVD materials to jam my into learning brain with good information. So I doubt that Miami-Dade will furnish me with items I do not have now. __________________ Currently Reading: The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski My Book List My Bipolar Page

02-22-2008, 07:50 PM	#35 (permalink)
JClarke AD addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Down Under Posts: 14,328 Blog Entries: 4	This book, is excatly the same I own. It is a very fat book, and very useful book, I use it for the most of the time, whenever I learn ASL. Despite, that I am from Australia. My friend's friend who lives in Colorado, posted me this for me. It's in the box, today. __________________

02-22-2008, 07:58 PM	#36 (permalink)
AquaBlue ASL Student Join Date: May 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,381	I can't wait to buy this one: It's hardcover, 1136 pages, and 5,600 signs! I called Barnes & Noble about twenty minutes ago and reserve a copy. The dictionary comes out June 10th, 2008. __________________ Currently Reading: The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski My Book List My Bipolar Page

02-22-2008, 08:43 PM	#38 (permalink)
AquaBlue ASL Student Join Date: May 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,381	Yeah, but you build-up your sign diction and that counts for something. Grammar is learned while you study your ASL dictionary. ASL dictionaries are part of the learning process. Please don't say that they are a "lousy way" or that they "aren't a good way" to learn ASL. Such books have helped me understand much about the structure (at least word-wise) of American Sign Language. __________________ Currently Reading: The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski My Book List My Bipolar Page

02-22-2008, 11:37 PM	#40 (permalink)
AquaBlue ASL Student Join Date: May 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,381	Oh I know that. I agree then. __________________ Currently Reading: The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski My Book List My Bipolar Page

02-22-2008, 03:52 PM	#31 (permalink)
Brian Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: United States Posts: 3,055	If you're taking ASL courses and need ASL dictionaries that would be used for the ASL courses, the bookstore at Miami-Dade College should have them.

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02-22-2008, 06:27 PM	#33 (permalink)
jasin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 779	Dictionaries are a lousy way to try an learn asl!!

02-22-2008, 10:18 PM	#39 (permalink)
Anij Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 357	I think what they mean (and I agree) is that while dictionaries can help build vocabulary, and a better understanding of things such as handshapes etc. Dictionaries can't teach language - they help in understanding components of language, but they can't teach the language. ... it's not just ASL, you can't learn English, or Latin, or Greek, or Spanish or any language from a dictionary. The only real way to learn is to learn organically - to interact with ASLers, both native users and students, hearing, CODA, and Deaf That being said - I have a ton of Dictionaries ... they're very helpful.

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