American Sign Language Green Books, A Student's Text Units 1-9 (Green Book Series) [Paperback]

Charlotte Baker-Shenk (Author), Dennis Cokely (Contributor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0930323866 | ISBN-13: 978-0930323868 | Publication Date: April 1, 1991

sign language

Product Details

• Paperback: 178 pages
• Publisher: Gallaudet University Press (April 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0930323866
• ISBN-13: 978-0930323868
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #218,912 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For those with ASL experience, but wonderful!, March 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: American Sign Language Green Books, A Student's Text Units 1-9 (Green Book Series) (Paperback)

This book is a fascinating study of the linguistics of ASL. I have read other reviews that commented about the book's complexity. Yes, it's true, this book is not for someone just starting to study the language. However, in a classroom setting, a student in a more advanced level will find the book quite rewarding to read. Dennis Cokely and Charlotte Baker-Shenk have produced a thoroughly researched set of books. So, to those interested, I say, " Don't shy away from the book's complexity, just be serious about wanting to learn it!" Not for those just wanting to learn 'hi, how are you'!

13 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not for solo beginner - appears to be classroom type text., September 4, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: American Sign Language Green Books, A Student's Text Units 1-9 (Green Book Series) (Paperback)

Its appears this book is meant for a classroom setting as the book itself indicates there is a "teacher-text" and video involved. Overwhelming and confusing right from the start. Definiately not for someone unfamiliar with signing or someone trying to learn on their own.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Used by RIT/NTID Interpreter Program, September 15, 2010

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This review is from: American Sign Language Green Books, A Student's Text Units 1-9 (Green Book Series) (Paperback)

Peace,
Excellent book series! The ASL to English Interpreter for the Deaf program at National Institute of Technology for the Deaf at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT/NTID) has been using the "Green Book Series" since before 2000. What I like best about the books, are the sign glosses, cultural notes, and the accompanying videos. I guess I should have said everything lol! NTID is still using the "Green Book" series currently. That says alot since NTID and GU (Galludet University) are the only Deaf colleges that I am aware of in the U.S. NTID is the 2yr college, and GU is the 4yr college and offers B.A./B.S., M.A./M.S., and Phd as well as advanced certificates in the field of Deaf Culture, language, studies, interpreting, teaching, ect...