dfs1aua auslan 1a
AUSTRALIAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1A
DFS1AUA
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will develop practical abilities in both receptive and production skills in Auslan to a level of basic communicative competence. Students are introduced to the key grammatical structures of Auslan and the use of the language in its appropriate cultural and social context.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJames Blyth
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Recognise and respond to a range of beginner level vocabulary and grammatical constructions in Auslan.
- Activities:
- Signing skills practice, classroom activities and written responses to comprehension questions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Produce a range of beginner level vocabulary items and grammatical constructions in Auslan.
- Activities:
- Signing skills practice and classroom activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Compare and contrast Auslan and English vocabulary and grammar.
- Activities:
- Written class exercises, classroom actitivies and analysing sign language video data.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. Compare and contrast the cultural and social contexts in which Auslan and English are used.
- Activities:
- Written class exercises, classroom actitivies and analysing sign language video data.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJames Blyth
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two reflective practice exercises (equivalent to 1,500-word) | Hurdle requirement: Must obtain a pass in all components of assessment. | 20 | 03, 04 |
| One final production task (equivalent to 1,500-word) | 30 | 02 | |
| One initial production task (equivalent to 500-word) | 10 | 02 | |
| Two 15-minute comprehension tasks (equivalent to 500-word) | 40 | 01 |
Melbourne, 2019, Week 28-31, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJames Blyth
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 30
Five 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 30
Five 6.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two reflective practice exercises (equivalent to 1,500-word) | Hurdle requirement: Must obtain a pass in all components of assessment. | 20 | 03, 04 |
| One final production task (equivalent to 1,500-word) | 30 | 02 | |
| One initial production task (equivalent to 500-word) | 10 | 02 | |
| Two 15-minute comprehension tasks (equivalent to 500-word) | 40 | 01 |