Sign Language Linguistics is an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and renowned researcher of sign languages Carol Padden, the Sanford I. Berman Chair in Language and Human Communication at UC San Diego. This conversation covers a wide range of topics related to sign language, including her personal experiences of growing up deaf and using ASL, Carol’s early work with Bill Stokoe, the linguistic complexity, structure and properties of ASL and other sign languages, the development of new sign languages throughout the world, the role of gesture and embodiment.
This conversation has been produced in a carefully-edited video format. Please use the contact form if you’d like to get access. We’ve also created an enhanced book developed from the conversation, while Carol Padden is also featured in 5 short documentaries – all details are below.
This enhanced book is available in electronic format on all major booksellers, including:
Sign Language Linguistics is also part of the five-part Ideas Roadshow Collection, Conversations About Language & Culture, which is available in hardcover, paperback and electronic format.
Carol Padden is featured in 5 short documentaries together with several other renowned researchers.
