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VCE Auslan 2010Want to learn Auslan as a VCE subject?
VCD will be running an information session for students interested in enrolling in VCE Auslan in 2010. VCD will be holding an information session for students interested in enrolling in VCE Auslan in 2010. Please click here for more information.
What is Auslan? (Australian Sign Language) Auslan is the language of the Australian Deaf community. Auslan is a unique Australian language characterised by its own grammar and lexicon. Auslan does not have a written form and is a visual-gestural language consisting of signs, fingerspelling, facial expression, gesture and mime. Why learn Auslan? The study of Auslan contributes to the overall education of students, particularly in the areas of communication, literacy and general knowledge. It provides access to the culture of a unique Australian cultural community. The study promotes understanding of different attitudes and values within the wider Australian community and beyond and promotes the language and cross-cultural understanding. Increased learning of Auslan by deaf and hearing students facilitates communication between deaf and hearing communities, and helps maintain and share the cultural and linguistic heritage of deaf and hearing Australians. The ability to communicate in Auslan may, in conjunction with other skills, provide students with enhanced vocational opportunities such as teaching the language, teaching deaf children, interpreting, social work, counselling. Using Auslan as a second language also enables increased opportunities in other forms of employment. VCE Auslan is available to any Victorian student on campus at Classes are open to any year 10, 11 and 12 students. Contact Phone- 9510 1706 (voice & TTY) Email – victorian.ds@edumail.vic.gov.au
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