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NZ Sign Language

Here find some examples of multimedia resources available at the LLC and useful links for learning New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL)

Books

  • Consult reference resources in the collection: dictionaries, NZSL grammar books and booklets of NZSL signs for everyday
  • New Zealand Sign Language Dictionary Online:search for signs and create vocabulary lists to print
  • Reference material about NZSL published by Victoria's Deaf Studies Research Unit (DSRU)

Videos and DVDs

  • Documentaries and theory about Deafness: Through Deaf Eyes, Towards Human Rights and Sign of the Times
  • Access learning materials on NZSL grammar aspects
  • Enjoy learning while viewing NZSL videos and DVDs: Stories from the Past, In a Small Valley and NZSL Storytelling Collection
  • Our movies on DVD for different languages often have subtitles for the hearing impaired

Computer Resources

Useful External Links




 
Related Victoria Sites

School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies

Deaf Studies Programme
Click here if you are considering taking a course in NZ Sign Language

Deaf Studies Research
Unit

Linguistics & Applied Languages @ VUW Library includes Sign Language

Online NZ Sign
Language Dictionary
project

Related Websites

Deaf Association of New Zealand
Created to share news, events and other items with anyone interested or involved in NZSL

NZ Sign Language Teachers Association
Do you have a problem or issue related to Sign Language teaching and want to get advice from other teachers?

Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting
The Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting is a full-time comprehensive course designed to prepare professional interpreters


Contact Info For Deaf Studies

Name: Deaf Studies
Office: Level 3, von Zedlitz Building, Kelburn Parade, Wellington
Phone: +64 4 463 5626
Email: lals@vuw.ac.nz


NZSL National Anthem
Watch a home made version of the NZ National Anthem in NZSL. »Go





 
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