Information Package / Course Catalogue
Turkish Sign Language
Course Code: BESE244
Course Type: Area 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

To learn the sign language used by hearing impaired individuals, to teach and to gain the ability to use this language in social life when necessary.

Course Content

To learn the sign language used by hearing impaired individuals, to teach and to gain the ability to use this language in social life when necessary.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.It uses the sign language actively and transfers its work to the groups in the field and outside.
2.Develops knowledge and skills for information and communication by using sign language.
3.Apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the field by using sign language in interdisciplinary studies.
4.Knows the basic features of hearing impairments and Turkish sign language
5.Counting with numbers in sign language can display numbers in three dimensions as appropriate
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Talking hands, Interest Culture and Art Publications Lecture
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is Turkish Sign Language? What are the general characteristics of Turkish Sign Language?
Week 2 - Theoretical
Family and surroundings, Our body, Health
Week 3 - Theoretical
Verbs, Adjectives
Week 4 - Theoretical
Opposite Words, Numbers-Mathematical Signs and Measures
Week 5 - Theoretical
Emotions, Time and Slices
Week 6 - Theoretical
Vehicles and Traffic, Colors
Week 7 - Theoretical
School & Education, Heating Tools & Firewood
Week 8 - Theoretical
Finger Alphabet, Family and Environment, Our Body/Evaluation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Clothing & Accessories, Food & Beverages
Week 10 - Theoretical
Household and houseware, Occupations, Music and musical instruments
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sports and Sport Clubs, Directions. Air and Geographical terms
Week 12 - Theoretical
Colors, School and Education, Heating Devices and Fuels
Week 13 - Theoretical
Names, Idioms
Week 14 - Theoretical
Turkey's provinces and countries
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Assignment1011
Individual Work2012
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
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OÇ-1
4
4
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3
5
OÇ-2
4
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3
5
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4
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3
5
OÇ-4
4
4
3
3
5
OÇ-5
4
4
3
3
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026