Connotation in American Sign Language Handshapes

Required Availability

Spring 2018 | Fall 2018

Preferred Majors

American Studies | Anthropology | Communication Studies | Communicative Disorders | Foreign Languages & Literature | Psychology | Sociology

Keywords

ASL | Sign language | linguistics | Verbal | Nonverbal | Connotation | Deaf | deafness

Description

Student will work with professor on the background research, conceptual development, research design, and data collection and analysis of a project on connotation in ASL handshapes.

Special Directions

Please submit a CV / resume and attach a short statement of why you are applying for this opportunity/interest in this topic.

Special Skills

Knowledge of ASL is a plus - but not required; computer skills; understanding of language or linguistics

Contact Phone #

205-632-0777

Contact Email

djgriffin1@ua.edu

Research Website

http://djgriffin.people.ua.edu/research.html