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Deafness and Communication (EDUC20069)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
February
Kate Leigh: kathryn.leigh@unimelb.edu.au
Sharon Klieve: sharon.klieve@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | February - Online |
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This subject will explore a range of aspects of deafness, including communication, technology and Auslan, or Australian sign language. It will examine deafness from a linguistic and cultural view to gain insight into human communication and the relationship between culture and language. This subject will investigate the impact of deafness on communication, literacy, social development, access and equity, and also consider how technology impacts on the lives of people who are deaf. Other topics covered will include a brief introduction to sign language, bilingual approaches to learning, deaf culture, the cochlear implant, noise induced hearing loss and the development of spoken language in deaf children.
Intended learning outcomes
- Understand the central role of communication in society and that deafness primarily impacts upon communication;
- Develop an understanding of the full range of perspectives of deafness, including medical, social and cultural;
- Understand the benefits and limitations of technology in the lives of deaf people;
- Compare the range of educational approaches available to children and young people who are deaf and consider the implications of these for academic and social development.
Generic skills
Students will
- understand how deafness impacts on language development and culture;
- experience the implications of deafness for communication development;
- learn some basic Auslan skills;
- discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different perspectives on deafness.
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One practical assignment
| 3 Weeks after the end of teaching | 50% |
One essay
| 8 Weeks after the end of teaching | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance at all tutorials, seminars and workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Dates & times
- February - Online
Principal coordinator Sharon Klieve Coordinator Kate Leigh Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 8 February 2021 to 17 February 2021 Last self-enrol date 10 February 2021 Census date 26 February 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 19 March 2021 Assessment period ends 19 April 2021 February contact information
Kate Leigh: kathryn.leigh@unimelb.edu.au
Sharon Klieve: sharon.klieve@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Course readings will be provided.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Breadth Track Deafness and Communication - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 22 March 2024