EDUC20076 Auslan and Visual Communication
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Winter.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
- Has group work
Is EDUC20076 hard?
EDUC20076: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say the workload is light, No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. Makes it harder: 2 other hurdle tasks.
What you learn
An introduction to Auslan and Deaf culture, learning to sign from Deaf teachers and thinking about visual communication.
After it you can
- Explain the linguistic parts of Auslan
- Use basic Auslan to communicate
- Connect language with Deaf culture
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 10%, Presentations 0%, Assignments 40%, Projects 50%, Participation 0%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 7 students on StudentVIP (2015–2025)
- Reviewers loved learning Auslan from Deaf teachers and found the subject eye-opening, even if signing in front of others felt nervy at first.
- Older reviews say the assessment criteria were vague; recent ones say expectations are clear and following the rubric earns high marks.
- You don't need to be a strong writer: the reflective essay was called manageable and the final project fun.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is EDUC20076 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Winter.
- What do I need before taking EDUC20076?
- No prerequisites.
- Does EDUC20076 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Quizzes 10%, Presentations 0%, Assignments 40%, Projects 50%, Participation 0%.
- Is EDUC20076 hard?
- From 7 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviewers loved learning Auslan from Deaf teachers and found the subject eye-opening, even if signing in front of others felt nervy at first.
- What do students say about EDUC20076?
- Reviewers loved learning Auslan from Deaf teachers and found the subject eye-opening, even if signing in front of others felt nervy at first. Older reviews say the assessment criteria were vague; recent ones say expectations are clear and following the rubric earns high marks. You don't need to be a strong writer: the reflective essay was called manageable and the final project fun.
- How many class hours a week does EDUC20076 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take EDUC20076 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate EDUC20076?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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