Edward Klima

A linguist at the University of California, San Diego, Klima got interested in languages that other linguists had dismissed because they were not spoken: sign languages used by the deaf. Signing was thought to be simple gesturing of spoken language concepts, but when Klima followed up on the work of Gallaudet University professor William Stokoe, who first proposed that American Sign Language was an actual language (and was roundly derided for the notion), Klima looked at such languages carefully starting in 1970, and realized Stokoe was right: sign languages indeed had their own grammar, syntax, dialects and even poetry, and sign was in fact a distinct language class. In collaboration with his wife, Ursula Bellugi, Klima then turned his work on its head: showing how language worked in the brain. Klima and Bellugi's breakthrough work earned them the 1992 Award for Distinguished Contributions from the American Psychological Association. Dr. Klima died September 25 from complications from brain surgery. He was 77. From This is True for 28 September 2008 Suggestions for further reading: Learning American Sign Language: Levels I & II--Beginning & Intermediate (2nd... by Tom L. Humphries, Carol A. Padden Amazon Price: $41.20 Customer Review: Top rate learning aid! This is a regional teaching/learning aid. The schools for the Deaf in the Pacific-NW area use this book/DVD and the Bravo series. The grade schools, high schools, colleges and universities use this book...   Signs of Life in the USA: Readings on Popular Culture for Writers by Sonia Maasik, Jack Solomon Amazon Price: $49.20 Customer Review: The book was in satisfactory condition, and I received it very early, which was great. The price was fair. I only disapproved to be obligated to pay online. I would rather to pay by an automated telephone system. I avoid to buy things online because ...   Signing Naturally: Student Workbook Level 1 by Ken Mikos, Cheri Smith, Ella Mae Lentz Amazon Price: Customer Review: I bought the book as a reference for a ASL class and while it is good for the basics it can be pretty vague without a teacher to clarify. A lot of the signs are undefined and given very ambiguous general labels like "Responses" or "Verbs". The book d...   Basic Course in American Sign Language by Tom Humphries, Carol Padden, Terrence J. O'Rourke Amazon Price: $25.05 Customer Review: I have used this book several times and find it very helpful. Some signs are old, but it continues to be effective to learn ASL and grammar.   For Hearing People Only by Matthew S. Moore, Linda Levitan Amazon Price: Customer Review: This book showed up in time for my class. It was in great condition just as it was listed to be.   Newsfeed display by CaRP

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