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Compare the structure of sentences in Auslan and English

Compare the structure of sentences in Auslan and English

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPLAN008
State Code
OAA27
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/06/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/10/2018
Field of Education
091521 - Linguistics
Original Release Date
24/10/2018
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify the significant differences between the structures of Auslan and English. It requires the ability to identify the major structural differences in Auslan and English clauses and sentences, to contrast the use of timelines and tense and understand the features and use of role shift (constructed action).This knowledge of the syntax and morphology of Auslan underpins competence in the use of Auslan.This unit applies to individuals who have already achieved a broad range of Auslan skills and are now progressing towards the achievement of additional skills to converse as independent users of Auslan.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify the principle differences in the structure of Auslan and English clauses and sentences.
  • 1.1. Compare the importance of word and sign order in English and Auslan.
  • 1.2. Identify similarities and differences in word and sign order between English and Auslan.
  • 1.3. Identify important influences on choice of Auslan sign order.
  • 1.4. Identify different clause and sentence types in Auslan.
  • 1.5. Identify non-manual features associated with different clause types in Auslan.
  • 1.6. Identify forms of adverbs of manner that occur as non-manual features instead of separate signs.
2. Contrast time marking methods in Auslan and English.
  • 2.1. Identify how changes to the movement in a verb can show aspectual meanings.
  • 2.2. Identify different timelines used in Auslan and what they are used for.
  • 2.3. Contrast how tense is marked in English.
3. Identify the features and use of role shift (constructed action).
  • 3.1. Identify the functions of role shift (constructed action).
  • 3.2. Identify features that can occur with role shift (constructed action).
  • 3.3. Identify features that are more common than others.
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State Code National Code Title Type
BDR0 PSP40818 Certificate IV in Auslan Qualification
BDQ9 PSP51018 Diploma of Auslan Qualification