HUMA2080
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course provides continuing study of Australian Sign Language (Auslan), building on the foundations provided in HUMA2070 Auslan 1. You will expand your ability to use Auslan in a variety of forms and settings. You will also continue to investigate elements of Auslan structure in greater detail and further explore issues impacting on deaf people.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Online
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Recognise intermediate linguistic features of Auslan and frequently used expressions.
2. Utilise an intermediate level of expressive and receptive signing skills.
3. Communicate effectively in Auslan on familiar topics in a variety of situations.
4. Evaluate and explain solutions to issues affecting Deaf culture and community.
Content
The course will provide further study of Auslan through a mix of theory and practical components.
Topics covered will include:
- signed language acquisition
- features of Auslan: semantics, space, verbs, narratives
- constructed action and dialogue
- captioning and accessibility
- bilingualism
- perspectives on Deaf communities
- history and Deaf empowerment
Requisite
This course replaces LING2080. If you have successfully completed LING2080 you cannot enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
HUMA2070 Auslan 1 (or equivalent)
Assessment items
Quiz: Quiz #1
Quiz: Quiz
Online Learning Activity: Online Activity
Presentation: Presentation
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Online
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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