Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify the principle differences in the structure of Auslan and English clauses and sentences.
- Compare the importance of word and sign order in English and Auslan.
- Identify similarities and differences in word and sign order between English and Auslan.
- Identify important influences on choice of Auslan sign order.
- Identify different clause and sentence types in Auslan.
- Identify non-manual features associated with different clause types in Auslan.
- Identify forms of adverbs of manner that occur as non-manual features instead of separate signs.
- Contrast time marking methods in Auslan and English.
- Identify the features and use of role shift (constructed action).