PSPLAN002 — Compare the fundamental differences between Auslan and English structure

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29 assessable components: 3 elements (10 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 9 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Determine key aspects of learning Auslan as a second language.

1.1Source information on common myths about sign languages to address misconceptions about Auslan.
1.2Compare types of bilingualism in hearing and Deaf communities.
1.3Identify key elements of effectively learning Auslan as a second language.

2 Compare English and Auslan structure.

2.1Identify the main word classes of English and sign basic examples in Auslan.
2.2Explain word order and its importance in English.
2.3Produce basic signed sentences that use different word order to English.

3 Compare English and Auslan meaning.

3.1Source and sign examples of semantic equivalence between English words and Auslan signs.
3.2Source and sign examples of non-equivalent semantics between English words and Auslan signs.
3.3Identify signs that have an arbitrary relationship between form and meaning.
3.4Identify and use signs that have an iconic relationship between form and meaning.

Performance evidence

complete a brief written, verbal or Auslan signed report including details of: common myths about sign languages
types of bilingualism for hearing and Deaf people
four different factors that can affect the effective acquisition of Auslan as a second language
descriptions of the main word classes in English
produce three different basic signed sentences that use different word order to English
source and sign four examples of semantic equivalence between English words and Auslan signs
source and sign four examples of non-equivalent semantics between English words and Auslan signs
sign four examples of signs that have an iconic relationship between form and meaning

Knowledge evidence

common myths about sign languages: sign languages are not real languages, there is or should be a universal sign language, sign languages are limited in their ability to express abstract concepts, sign languages are a type of mime, sign languages were created by hearing people
definitions of bilingualism, views of what bilingualism means and the notion of a continuum between moderate proficiency in one language and fluency in both languages
difference between reading, writing and speaking a second language and application to Deaf people
differences between first and second language acquisition and different settings for second language acquisition
factors which influence effective learning of Auslan: access to Deaf people, access to other learners, constructive feedback, access to research resources, practical application, personal motivation
word classes and word order in English: importance to meaning, how these may be expressed in Auslan
a basic range of English words that don’t have an Auslan equivalent
a basic range of signs that don’t have an English equivalent
concepts of: form and meaning in sign language, arbitrary relationship between form and meaning, iconic relationship between form and meaning

Foundation skills

Reading skills: interpret unfamiliar information of varying complexity.
Communication skills: produce single signs, and simple sentences, in Auslan to demonstrate understanding of basic Auslan concepts.

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