William Stokoe
Scholar of American Sign Language
William C. Stokoe Jr. was an American linguist and researcher. He is best known for his work on American Sign Language. Stokoe was given the R. R. Liederman Award by the New York Academy of Medicine.
William C. Stokoe Jr. | |
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Born | Lancaster, New Hampshire, U.S. | July 21, 1919
Died | April 4, 2000 | (aged 80)
Alma mater | Cornell University (BA, PhD) |
Known for | Redefining language, establishing American Sign Language as a unique language, Stokoe notation |
Spouse | Ruth Stokoe |
Scientific career | |
Fields | English American Sign Language |
Institutions | Wells College Gallaudet University |
Thesis | The Work of the Redactors of Sir Launfal, Richard Coeur de Lion, and Sir Degaré |
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