Faculty of Education · Turkish Language Teaching · Undergraduate
ECTS: 3 T+P+L: 2+0+0 General Knowledge Elective
Coordinator: Doç. Dr. Nüket AFAT
Course Objective
The student will learn the Turkish Sign Language. Learns the TİD alphabet, basic sentence structures, yes-no questions, negative sentences, time and time-related questions, numbers, question words and verbs, and makes plenty of sample exercises in the classroom. Student learns sign language at basic level, can speak with hearing impaired.
Course Content
Sign Language is the language used by the hearing impaired. Emotion is based on visual and gestural form in order to express thoughts, wishes and needs. Different countries have different sign languages. As each sign language has its own specific grammar rules, the signs used for each concept are common among its users.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Student will be able to express himself /herself through sign language, communicate with the society
- Contribute to social communication
- Students will learn the basic knowledge of Turkish Sign Language
Core Area Distribution
(14) Teacher Training and Education Science%2
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionGuided Practice
Assessment & Evaluation
Oral ExamTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterm | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What are the general characteristics of the Turkish sign language? Turkish Sign Language Alphabet | Access to related resources |
| 2 | Hand and finger shapes, position of hands according to body, function of mimics | Weekly reading from related sources |
| 3 | Hand and finger shapes, hand and finger shapes according to body, hand position with respect to body, function of mimics | Weekly reading from related sources |
| 4 | Hand and finger shapes, hand and finger shapes according to body, hand position with respect to body, function of mimics | Weekly reading from related sources |
| 5 | Signification is the original expression of meaning | Weekly reading from related sources |
| 6 | Hands-on-Harmony Face-to-Harmony | Weekly reading from related sources |
| 7 | use verbal language with sign language, do not exaggerate lip movements | Weekly reading from related sources |
| 8 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 9 | Social communication with sign language | Weekly reading from related sources |
| 10 | UUnderstand the opposite side using sign language | Weekly reading from related sources |
| 11 | Transferring feelings and thoughts with sign language | Weekly reading from related sources |
| 12 | Initiate mutual communication using sign language | Weekly reading from related sources |
| 13 | Continue communicating using sign language | Weekly reading from related sources |
| 14 | Communicating with the hearing impaired individual using TID | Weekly reading from related sources |
| 15 | An overview | General repetition of weekly topics |
| 16 | Final exam | Final exam |