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.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Lisa Gunter
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: 35
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lisa 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 enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: 70
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lisa 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 120
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lisa 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 |