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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Analyse sign and word meanings in Auslan and English.
   • Compare the lexicon of Auslan and English in terms of size and function.
   • Investigate examples of signs in Auslan and words in English that have a matching citation sign and lexical word but no semantic equivalence.
   • Identify the concept of semantic equivalence in terms of clauses, rather than words.
   • Relate this equivalence to the concepts of literal versus free interpretation.
2. Evaluate the impact of particular social factors on linguistic variation.
   • Evaluate various factors that affect linguistic choices Auslan signers and English speakers make.
   • Identify how language can vary depending on various factors.
3. Analyse the use of non-literal devices in Auslan.
   • Identify examples of metaphor in English and Auslan.
   • Observe how Auslan uses metaphors in order to make iconic signs.
   • Examine words in English and signs in Auslan which may be considered taboo by some people.
   • Define the meaning of euphemism and why speakers and signers use euphemism.
4. Identify issues in the standardisation of Auslan.
   • Define standardisation of language to understand how dialects affect languages and linguistic choices.
   • Analyse factors which influence the standardisation of languages in general.
   • Analyse factors which influence the standardisation of sign languages.
   • Determine advantages and disadvantages of standardising Auslan.