Information Package / Course Catalogue
Turkish Sign Language
Course Code: EFS165
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to improve the extent of signs learnt within the scope of Turkish Sign Language for Translators and to familiarize students with American Sign Language (ASL) and International Sign Language (ISL).

Course Content

In this course, the instructor shows Turkish Sign Language (TSL) alphabet, the grammar, sentence structure, questions, signs, mimics and the effects of mimics to the signs and verbs. The instructor introduces the alphabet and basic signs of American Sign Language (ASL).

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Students use finger alphabet of Turkish Sign Language (TSL)
2.Students learn the basic signs and mimics of Turkish Sign Language by practising.
3.Students learn basic signs of American Sign Language.
4.Students conduct proper communication with the hearing-impaired and acquire the skill of assisting them in daily life.
5.Students render a message from Turkish to TSL and vice versa.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Türk İşaret Dili Sözlüğü. T.C. Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı Özel Eğitim ve Rehberlik Hizmetleri Genel Müdürlüğü. 2015. Ankara.
2.Drills from different web sites (spread the sign: www.speadthesign.com, www.handspeak.com and so forth)
3.Different materials from a variety of sources.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is Turkish Sign Language? What are the general characteristics of the Turkish sign language? Turkish Sign Language Alphabet
Week 2 - Theoretical
Meeting, self-introduction, Daily speech symbol movements
Week 3 - Theoretical
Teaching 1. Continent of National Anthem with Turkish Sign Language
Week 4 - Theoretical
Teaching 1. Continent of National Anthem with Turkish Sign Language
Week 5 - Theoretical
Teaching 2. Continent of National Anthem with Turkish Sign Language
Week 6 - Theoretical
Teaching 2. Continent of National Anthem with Turkish Sign Language
Week 7 - Theoretical
Teaching 1. and 2. Continents of National Anthem with Turkish Sign Language
Week 8 - Theoretical
Verbs, Adjectives (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Family and surroundings, Our body, Health
Week 10 - Theoretical
Colors, Emotions, Time and Slices
Week 11 - Theoretical
School and Education
Week 12 - Theoretical
Occupations
Week 13 - Theoretical
Provinces of Turkey
Week 14 - Theoretical
Food and beverages
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment110111
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
3
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
2
5
OÇ-2
4
4
4
3
4
2
3
2
3
5
OÇ-3
2
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
OÇ-4
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
OÇ-5
3
2
2
3
4
3
3
2
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026