Auslan and Visual Communication (EDUC20076)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)

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Overview

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July - Dual-Delivery
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In this subject, students will explore visual communication and be introduced to Auslan, the language of the Australian signing Deaf community. In doing this, students will delve into the linguistic and cultural aspects of Auslan and develop skills in communicating using this visual language. As part of this subject, students will learn from signing Deaf adults and benefit from their lived experience and understanding of Auslan and communication. Students will gain an awareness of social and cultural diversity and an appreciation of social inclusion and the importance of access and equity. Students will be required to reflect on their individual experience learning a visual language.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Investigate the linguistic components of Auslan
  • Critically reflect on developing knowledge of Auslan and visual communication skills
  • Evaluate the connection between language and Deaf culture
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the components of Auslan
  • Synthesise components of Auslan to demonstrate linguistic understanding.

Generic skills

This subject will assist students to develop the following transferable skills:

  • Critical reasoning and thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Communication
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Teamwork and collaboration.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites


Corequisites


Non-allowed subjects


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: 9 April 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Interactive quizzes exploring understanding and practical skills in Auslan connected with workshop topics (12 quizzes; equivalent to 400 words in total).

  • 400 words (total)
During the teaching period10%

Practical presentation group work

  • 5 minutes
Hurdle requirement: Participate in group presentation preparation and feedback.		During the teaching periodN/A

Reflective writing on development of Auslan and visual communication

  • 1600 words
1 Week after the end of teaching 40%

Practical project representing Auslan knowledge and skills

  • 2000 words (equivalent)
4 Weeks after the end of teaching50%

Attendance

Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 80% attendance at, or engagement with, all sessions identified as contact hours (may include lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops and activities, both synchronous and asynchronous). 		Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Quotas apply to this subject

Dates & times

  • July
    Principal coordinatorKate Leigh
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hours30 hours comprising 24 hours of workshops over 5 days, plus 6 hours of asynchronous activities.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Pre teaching start date23 June 2025
    Pre teaching requirementsDuring the pre-teaching period, students will be required to engage with materials posted on the LMS.
    Teaching period 7 July 2025 to 16 July 2025
    Last self-enrol date25 June 2025
    Census date11 July 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail25 July 2025
    Assessment period ends 8 August 2025

    July contact information

    kathryn.leigh@unimelb.edu.au

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Additional delivery details

This subject has an enrolment quota of 175 students and therefore places are limited. Enrolment early in the re-enrolment period is advised. If you have successfully enrolled in the subject, your place is confirmed. Once the quota is reached, places may become available if someone withdraws from the subject. You can only know this by attempting to enrol.

Please ensure that you have the availability to attend on the timetabled dates while satisfying the attendance requirement so that you are not taking up a spot that could otherwise be taken by someone else.

 

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Further information

Last updated: 9 April 2025