Information Package

GMS275

SIGN LANGUAGE

Course Code
GMS275
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learns the sign language used by hearing impaired individuals.
  2. Gain the ability to use this language when necessary in social life.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionTurkish sign language including hand gestures and facial mimics used by the hearing impaired are taught.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week What is Turkish sign language ?, What are the general features of Turkish sign language ?, Turkish sign language alphabet
2nd Week Family and environment, our body, health
3rd Week Verbs, adjectives
4th Week Antonyms, numbers, mathematical signs and measures
5th Week Emotions, time and slices
6th Week Vehicles and traffic, colors
7th Week School and education, heating equipment and firewood
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Clothing and jewelery, food and beverages
10th Week Household and household goods, professions, music and musical instruments
11th Week Hand tools and machines, plants and animals
12th Week Sports, sports clubs, directions
13th Week Weather and geographical terms
14th Week Nnames, phrases, Turkey's provinces and countries
15th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading1. Türk İşaret Dili Sözlüğü, MEB.
2. Atilla, M. (2015). Konuşan Eller. Temel İşaret Dili.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 4 5 20
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 5 1 5
Term Project Research 1 3 3
Total Work Load93
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.1
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8 X X
K9
K10
K11
K12
K13
K14
K15 X
K16
K17
K18 X
K19
K20 X
K21
K22 X
K23