SIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ISF404	SIGN LANGUAGE	5	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. HATİCE MERVE BAYRAM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to provide the students with the basic vocabulary and grammatical structures of Turkish Sign Language by gaining the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable the students who take the course to communicate with the hearing impaired through this language.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Actions that are compatible with behaviors to improve nonverbal communication skills

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Gives information with sign language about themselves.
Asks questions about other people and communicates.
Uses simple question structures.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	Definition of Turkish sign language (TID)	Expression, Individual study, Demonstrate
2	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	Hand and finger shapes, Position of hands relative to body, Function of mimics	Expression, Individual study, Demonstrate
3	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	Single and double handed use, Signs related to Turkish	Expression, Individual study, Demonstrate
4	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	Signification Form of original expression	Expression, Individual study, Demonstrate
5	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	Hands-on-Harmony Face-to-Harmony	Expression, Individual study, Demonstrate
6	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	Use verbal language in sign language Do not exaggerate lip movements Greeting	Expression, Individual study, Demonstrate
7	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	Greeting	Expression, Individual study, Demonstrate
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	Communicating with the hearing impaired individual using TID	Expression, Individual study, Demonstrate
10	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	Communicating with the hearing impaired individual using TID	Expression, Individual study, Demonstrate
11	Literature Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	Transmitting feelings and thoughts	Expression, Individual study, Demonstrate
12	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	Transmitting feelings and thoughts	Expression, Individual study, Demonstrate
13	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	Understand the other side	Expression, Individual study, Demonstrate
14	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	Understand the other side	Expression, Individual study, Demonstrate
15	Literature review, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research, Related textbook - Chapter-Pages	General review	Expression, Individual study, Demonstrate
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Solmaz, F., Uyar, T. Sign Language. İstanbul: İBB.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Assess the knowledge of all disciplines that examine the relationship between humans, the environment and food and form the basis of Nutrition and Dietetic practice.
2	Define current knowledge and practices in Nutrition and Dietetics.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use up-to-date technological resources in the process of obtaining and providing information in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Asses general health problems related to nutrition.
2	Explain the Nutrition and Dietetic practices by using knowledge in this field.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply legal and ethical principles in the use of knowledge in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply knowledge and skills in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
2	Follow the plans, policies, laws, regulations and legislations that affect the dietitian profession.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the information about Nutrition and Dietetics with a critical perspective.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow new developments in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics with sufficient foreign language knowledge.
2	Communicate effective verbal and written interaction between individuals.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the factors affecting the food quality of the individual and society in the production-consumption chain.
2	Respond to clients' health, social and environmental problems.
3	Evaluate the nutritional status of the patients.
4	Interpret the clinical findings of the patients in terms of nutrition.
5	Plan client-specific nutritional treatments.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	14	2	28
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	4	4
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	60	0	150