TRID101 Turkish Sign LanguageIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Food Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Food Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: TRID101
Course Name: Turkish Sign Language
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 0 2 2
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery:
Course Coordinator : Öğr.Gör. SEDA DONAT
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Learning and teaching the sign language used by hearing impaired individuals and gaining the ability to use this language when necessary in social life. Also, to focus on sportive concepts in sign language.
Course Content: Basic concepts of sign language; Turkish sign language, its history and features; letters in Turkish sign language; sound information; internal structure of the sign, simultaneity and succession; hand alphabet in terms of phonetics; morphology in sign language, structuring and shaping of the sign; word classes and pronouns; syntax in sign language; word order, sentence types; question sentences; semantics in sign language; meaning and reference, types of meaning, idioms; Conversation with Turkish sign language.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students learn the basic concepts of sign language and Turkish sign language, its history and lingual features.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Students actively use sign language and transfer their own work to groups in the field and outside.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Students develop her knowledge and skills in informatics and communication by using sign language and applies the knowledge and skills she has acquired in the field in interdisciplinary studies.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Definition of Turkish sign language (TSL)
2) Hand and finger shapes, Position of the hands relative to the body, Function of gestures
3) One-handed and two-handed use, Relation of signs with Turkish
4) Making sense of the sign Unique way of expression
5) Hand-body harmony Facial expression-message harmony
6) Using sign language and spoken language together Not
7) Greetings
8) Midterm Exam
9) Communicating with a hearing impaired individual using TSL
10) Expressing feelings and thoughts
11) Understanding the other party
12) Review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Türk İşaret Dili,Birinci Seviye Eğitim Programı
Türk İşaret Dili Sözlüğü,MEB,2012
Murat Attila,Konuşan Eller,Temel İşaret Dili
References: Türk İşaret Dili,Birinci Seviye Eğitim Programı
Türk İşaret Dili Sözlüğü,MEB,2012
Murat Attila,Konuşan Eller,Temel İşaret Dili
“Türk İşaret Dili Sözlüğü v1.0” www.cmpe.boun.edu.tr/pilab/tidsozlugu
“WALS Online Resources for Türk Isaret Dili”, Haspelmath, Martin (editor); Dryer, Matthew S. (editor); Gil, David (editor); Comrie, Bernard (editor). 2008-05-01. Max Planck Digital Library (http://mpdl.mpg.de/)
“Turkish Sign Language: a language of Turkey (Asia)”, Lewis, M. Paul (editor). 2009. SIL International (www.sil.org)
“LINGUIST List Resources for Turkish Sign Language”, Anthony Aristar, Director of Linguist List (editor); Helen Aristar-Dry, Director of Linguist List (editor). 2011 – 03 07. The LINGUIST List (www.linguistlist.org)
“OLAC: Open Language Archives Community” http://www.language-archives.org/

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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2

3

Program Outcomes
1) Has sufficient background in mathematics, science and engineering related fields.
2) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
3) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
4) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
5) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
6) Design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
7) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams.
8) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
9) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
10) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
11) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
12) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
13) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
14) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
15) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least Advanced Level of European Computer Skills License.
17) Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; use a foreign language at least at level B1 of the European Language Portfolio.
18) Communicates using technical drawing.
19) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
20) Becomes aware of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications; entrepreneurship and innovation and have knowledge about the problems of the age.
21) Has professional and ethical responsibility.
22) Have awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; the legal consequences of engineering applications.
23) Demonstrates awareness of the universal and social impact of engineering solutions and applications; is aware of entrepreneurship and innovation and has knowledge about the problems of the age.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has sufficient background in mathematics, science and engineering related fields.
2) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
3) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
4) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
5) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
6) Design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
7) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams.
8) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
9) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
10) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
11) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
12) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
13) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
14) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
15) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least Advanced Level of European Computer Skills License.
17) Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; use a foreign language at least at level B1 of the European Language Portfolio.
18) Communicates using technical drawing.
19) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
20) Becomes aware of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications; entrepreneurship and innovation and have knowledge about the problems of the age.
21) Has professional and ethical responsibility.
22) Have awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; the legal consequences of engineering applications.
23) Demonstrates awareness of the universal and social impact of engineering solutions and applications; is aware of entrepreneurship and innovation and has knowledge about the problems of the age.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Expression
Lesson
Reading
Q&A / Discussion
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Application
Observation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Application 10 % 10
Homework Assignments 10 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100