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. DENİZ YILDIZ
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	Has the basic information on the science of language and speech in order to identify and interpret necessary approaches for his/her patients.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies the main phenomenons, principles, processes and practices of language and speech science, explains the methods in the field and makes a basic level of analysis and evaluation.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the ability to plan a proper language and speech therapy program via his/her theoretical and practical knowledge.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To prepare the language and speech therapy profession according to ethical rules, assimilate the multidisciplinary approach, to prepare the necessary screening programs for healthy and / or problem groups in accordance with contemporary medical rules, to evaluate the patients with language and speech disorders, to identify the problems, and to find appropriate re / habilitation programs have the skills to prepare, determine the necessary tools and apply them.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborates with main medical fields.	0
2	Evaluates and interprets the problems about language and speech disorder of his/her patients guided by relevant specialist, asks consultation from other departments in case of need.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	In addition to measuring the effectiveness, continuity and quality of the services related to language and speech therapy, it also conducts training and practice studies on language and speech science.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Performs his/her duties of expertise in the eyes of judicial authorities and private and government agencies.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Enables the development of professional standards and policies, determines planning and execution of the assessment and rehabilitation approaches, identifies the efficient applications of new knowledge-based methods and programs and contributes to improve professional and technical standarts.		1

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