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İMT 310 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Turkish Sign Language*

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
İMT 310	Fall/Spring	3	0	3	4

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	Turkish
Course Type	Elective
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Practical demonstration Performance Lecture / Presentation
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	Prof. Dr. Nihal YETKİN KARAKOÇ
Course Lecturer(s)	-
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives	The aim of this lesson is to teach the sign language used by deaf community and to make students skillful at using sign language in social life.
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; compare improve their understanding and skills in terms of communication with sign language; implement the skills they acquired through sign language in their field to interdisciplinary studies; communicate with the deaf community in their daily life; define the basic concepts of Turkish sign language; discuss the physical conditions and the economic and social problems of the deaf-mute and the hearing impaired; evaluate the historical development of sign language; use the grammatical structure of sign language correctly.
Course Description	In this course, the history, alphabet, and basic concepts of Turkish Sign Language will be taught. Within the framework of this course, hearing individuals will be educated on sign language as a visual language, enabling them to have basic knowledge of the sign language to help deaf individuals in a variety of community settings such as hospitals, schools, courtrooms or police stations.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	General characteristics of Turkish Sign Language: Definition of the letters, movements of hands and fingers Showing the letters in Turkish alphabet in Turkish Sign Language	Atila, M. (2011).Konuşan eller:Temel işaret dili. İstanbul: İlgi Kültür Sanat Yayınları, 1-6. ISBN: 9944979619.
2	Fingerspelling, family and relatives, signs related to our body Health terms; showing health terms in Turkish Sign Language	Atila, M. (2011). Konuşan eller:Temel işaret dili.İstanbul: İlgi Kültür Sanat Yayınları, 7-20. ISBN: 9944979619.
3	Showing health terms in Turkish Sign Language (Cont’d) Translating sentences with health terms Time and time periods in Turkish Sign Language	Atila, M. (2011). Konuşan eller:Temel işaret dili. İstanbul: İlgi Kültür Sanat Yayınları, 96-102. ISBN: 9944979619.
4	Verbs Showing colors in Turkish Sign Language Antonyms Emotions in Turkish Sign Language	Atila, M. (2011). Konuşan eller:Temel işaret dili. İstanbul: İlgi Kültür Sanat Yayınları, 103-162. ISBN: 9944979619.
5	Adjectives; Mathematics and Unit of Measures in Turkish Sign Language	Atila, M. (2011). Konuşan eller:Temel işaret dili. İstanbul: İlgi Kültür Sanat Yayınları, 72-114. ISBN: 9944979619.
6	House and furniture Exemplification and forming a sentence in Turkish Sign Language	Atila, M. (2011). Konuşan eller:Temel işaret dili. İstanbul: İlgi Kültür Sanat Yayınları, 21-36. ISBN: 9944979619.
7	Food and Beverage; Kitchenware in Turkish Sign Language	Atila, M. (2011). Konuşan eller:Temel işaret dili. İstanbul: İlgi Kültür Sanat Yayınları, 37-50. ISBN: 9944979619.
8	Midterm
9	Legumes and dried fruits: Food translation	Atila, M. (2011). Konuşan eller:Temel işaret dili. İstanbul: İlgi Kültür Sanat Yayınları, 47-60. ISBN: 9944979619.
10	Hand tools and Machines; Clothing – Accessories Mines in Turkish Sign Language	Atila, M. (2011). Konuşan Eller:Temel işaret dili. İstanbul: İlgi Kültür Sanat Yayınları, 61-65. ISBN: 9944979619.
11	School and Education; Music terms in Turkish Sign Language	Atila, M. (2011). Konuşan eller:Temel işaret dili. İstanbul: İlgi Kültür Sanat Yayınları, 7-17. ISBN: 9944979619.
12	Jobs; Animals; Directions	Atila, M. (2011). Konuşan eller:Temel işaret dili. İstanbul: İlgi Kültür Sanat Yayınları, 66-72. ISBN: 9944979619.
13	Sport terms, Weather and Geography Terms; Cities in Turkey; Countries	Atila, M. (2011). Konuşan eller:Temel işaret dili. İstanbul: İlgi Kültür Sanat Yayınları, 73-118. ISBN: 9944979619.
14	Grammar in Turkish Sign Language; Communication and Comprehension in Turkish Sign Language	overview, video analysis, sentence translations
15	Review of Semester
16	Final Exam

Course Notes/Textbooks	Atila, M. (2011). Konuşan eller:Temel işaret dili. İstanbul: İlgi Kültür Sanat Yayınları. ISBN: 9944979619.
Suggested Readings/Materials

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments	1	10
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	30
Final Exam	1	60
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	2	40
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	60
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	1	12	12
Presentation / Jury			0
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	15	15
Final Exam	1	17	17
		Total	120

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes		* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes		1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours in nursing and health science for the health and well-being of the individual, family, and public.		-	-	-	-	-
2	Uses nursing skills with a holistic approach to meet the health care needs of the individual, family, and public.		-	-	-	-	-
3	Follows evidence-based practices and current approaches while performing nursing practices.		-	-	-	-	-
4	Follows scientific and technological improvements by adopting the importance of lifelong learning.		-	-	-	-	-
5	Communicates effectively with individuals, families, communities and healthcare teams in practice setting.		-	-	-	-	-
6	Makes multidisciplinary teamwork.		-	-	-	-	-
7	Participates in scientific research, projects, and activities in the field of nursing.		-	-	-	-	-
8	Uses problem-solving and critical thinking skills in nursing practice.		-	-	-	-	-
9	Acts in accordance with legal and ethical values in nursing practice.		-	-	-	-	-
10	Communicate with colleagues, patients, and their relatives using at least one foreign language.		-	-	-	-	-

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

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