Available in 2014
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 1 |
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| Ourimbah | Semester 1 |
Previously offered in 2013, 2012
This course is a starting point for students wishing to learn Australian Sign language (Auslan) and to become aware of the Deaf community and its culture. No prior knowledge of Auslan or contact with deaf people is assumed. Students will learn fingerspelling and signs, and by the completion of the course will be able to participate in short dialogues. Students will also investigate elements of Auslan linguistics and explore issues related to Deaf culture, community and history.
| Objectives | On satisfactory completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate: 1 foundation abilities in the production and comprehension of Auslan 2 ability to use Auslan in a variety of discourse forms and settings 3 knowledge of elementary linguistic features of Auslan and other signed languages 4 understanding of issues relating to Deaf culture, community and history |
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| Content | The subject will provide an introduction to the study and acquisition of Australian Sign Language (Auslan). Topics studied will include: * communication strategies * elements of Auslan * models of language in the Deaf community * Auslan grammar * classifiers * timelines * Deaf culture * Deaf sport |
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| Replacing Course(s) | LING2070 Auslan 1 | ||||||
| Transition | Students who have previously completed LING2070 Auslan 1 are not permitted to enrol in HUMA2070 | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | none | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Tutorial Workshop |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Workshop: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for HUMA2070 |