dfs1aua auslan 1a
AUSTRALIAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1A
DFS1AUA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will develop practical abilities in both receptive and production skills in Australian Sign Language (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.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLisa Gunter
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
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Auslan 1A readings and workbook | Prescribed | National Institute for Deaf Studies, La Trobe University | NIDS, LA TROBE UNIVERSITY, 2012 |
| Readings | Introduction to Auslan level 1 | Prescribed | Branson, J. et al. | NIDS, LA TROBE UNIVERSITY, 3RD EDN, 2007 |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size35
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLisa Gunter
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Class exercises (equivalent to 1,500-word) | Hurdle requirement: Must obtain a pass in all components of assessment. | 20 |
| One final production task (equivalent to 1,500-word) | 35 | |
| One initial production task (equivalent to 500-word) | 5 | |
| Two 15-minute comprehension tasks (equivalent to 500-word) | 40 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 07-07, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size70
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLisa Gunter
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 07 - 07
One 7.0 hours lecture/seminar per day on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Class exercises (equivalent to 1,500-word) | Hurdle requirement: Must obtain a pass in all components of assessment. | 20 |
| One final production task (equivalent to 1,500-word) | 35 | |
| One initial production task (equivalent to 500-word) | 5 | |
| Two 15-minute comprehension tasks (equivalent to 500-word) | 40 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 28-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size120
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLisa Gunter
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 28 - 28
One 7.0 hours lecture/seminar per day on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Class exercises (equivalent to 1,500-word) | Hurdle requirement: Must obtain a pass in all components of assessment. | 20 |
| One final production task (equivalent to 1,500-word) | 35 | |
| One initial production task (equivalent to 500-word) | 5 | |
| Two 15-minute comprehension tasks (equivalent to 500-word) | 40 |