Information Package

Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT110

TURKISH SIGN LANGUAGE

Course Code
DKT110
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. Gains knowledge about the development of sign languages around the world and the history of Turkish Sign Language (TİD).
  2. Uses the TİD finger alphabet and commonly used signs in daily life.
  3. Uses the basic grammatical concepts and structures of TİD.
  4. Communicates with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing using TİD.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to support students understand the fundamental features of Turkish Sign Language (TİD), its structural differences as a non-auditory visual language, and its cultural context. By learning basic TİD vocabulary, grammatical structures, and everyday communication expressions, students will develop the ability to communicate at a basic level with individuals with deaf or hard of hearing.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Sign Languages in the World
3rd Week History of Turkish Sign Language (TİD)
4th Week TİD Alphabet
5th Week TİD Nouns
6th Week TİD Verbs
7th Week TİD Functional Expressions
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Communication in TİD Practical Examples Context I
10th Week Communication in TİD Practical Examples Context II
11th Week Communication in TİD Practical Examples Context III
12th Week Communication in TİD Practical Examples Context IV
13th Week Communication in TİD Practical Examples Context V
14th Week Communication in TİD Practical Examples Context VI
15th Week Communication in TİD Practical Examples Context VII
Recommended or Required ReadingMinistry of National Education (MoNE). Turkish Sign Language Dictionary, 2015.
Ministry of Family and Social Policies (MFSP). Turkish Sign Language Grammar Book, 2015.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 10 3 30
Preparation for Final exam 1 15 15
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load89
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2.96
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
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K2
K3
K4
K5 X X X
K6
K7 X
K8
K9
K10 X
K11 X X X X
K12