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	Assist.Prof. BUMİN ÇAĞATAY AKSU
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

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/she has the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by books including main and current knowledge on Health Management's field, practical tools, multimedia educational tools and other supported resources.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/she has the knowledge to attain scientific information, track current literature, evaluate and execute datas about Health Management.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/she can interpret and evaluate scientifically proven datas by using his/her advanced knowledge and skills on Health Management, he/she can identify the problems, analyze them, and solve them with the aid of researches and evidences based his/her professional ethical norms, by sharing the knowledge and being an excellent member of a team.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/she can train individuals, families and society by using his/her advanced theoretical and practical knowledge on Health Management studies.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/she can perform a study independently and take responsibility bycooperating with other groups of professions via using his/her advanced knowledge on Health Management.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/she can evaluatecritically the advanced knowledge and skills on Health Management.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/she can inform people and institutions relevant to Health Management by citing his/her suggestions about solutions both written and orally, and he/she can listen the requests and expectancies of those contacts.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/she can gather, interpret, and execute information about Health Management field, and cooperate with people from other relevant disciplines in order to announce the information gathered by paying attention to social, cultural and ethical norms.					4

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