PSYCHOLOGY
Qualification Awarded	Length of Program	Total Credits (ECTS)	Mode of Study	Level of Qualification & Field of Study
Bachelor's (First Cycle) Degree	4	240	FULL TIME	TYÇ, TR-NQF-HE, EQF-LLL, ISCED (2011):Level 6 QF-EHEA:First Cycle TR-NQF-HE, ISCED (1997-2013): 31

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

5010003022

Ders İsmi:

Sign Language

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Labs	Credit	ECTS
1	2	0	2	3

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Other Recommended Topics for the Course:

Type of course:

Üniversite Seçmeli

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Ortak Dersler

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to teach students the basic structures of Turkish Sign Language (TİD), enable them to communicate at a basic level with Deaf individuals, and develop inclusive communication skills through sign language.
Course Content:	Introduction to sign language, finger alphabet, basic vocabulary and expressions, daily conversations, pronouns, time expressions, question structures, dialogues, cultural awareness, and communication ethics with Deaf individuals.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Form and understand simple dialogues.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Use basic structure of Turkish Sign Language.
2) Use the finger alphabet.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Communicate at a basic daily level.
2) Gain cultural and ethical communication skills.
Learning Competence
1) Develop awareness for communication with Deaf individuals.
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to sign language and basic concepts
2)	Finger alphabet (A–Z)
3)	Greetings and introductions
4)	Numbers and basic time expressions
5)	Family and people
6)	Daily activities
7)	Question forms and simple sentences
8)	Midterm evaluation
9)	Emotions and expressions
10)	Food and beverages
11)	Places and directions
12)	Time expressions and daily routines
13)	Dialogue practice
14)	Cultural awareness and Deaf culture
15)	Practical communication exercises
16)	Final performance and evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Türk İşaret Dili sözlükleri (online TİD kaynakları)
YouTube TİD eğitim kanalları
Deaf culture documentaries
NGO accessibility training materials
Academic journals on sign linguistics
Video-based sign language learning platforms

References:

Zeshan, U. (2018). Sign Languages of the World. Cambridge University Press.
Napier, J., & Leeson, L. (2019). Sign Language Interpreting: Theory & Practice.
Ahlgren, I., & Bergman, B. (2020). Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Sign Languages.
Turkish Ministry of National Education (MEB). (2021). Türk İşaret Dili Öğretim Materyalleri.
World Federation of the Deaf (WFD). (2022). Deaf Culture and Communication Guidelines.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	3	2	6	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the theories, different approaches and perspectives related to psychology and knows the basic concepts and terms related to psychology.
2) Knows the process of psychology becoming a science from a historical perspective, its approach to emotional, behavioral and mental processes in this process and the scientific methods used to investigate these processes.
3) Knows the working subjects and methods of the subfields of psychology and defines the duties of psychologists working in these fields.
4) To be able to deal with the human being as a biological, psychological, sociological and cultural whole and to be able to establish a relationship with related disciplines in this sense.
5) Knows the salient emphases of the major theories, approaches and perspectives of psychology (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic and sociocultural).
6) Knows the basic principles and methods of psychological assessment and gains basic interview skills.
7) Have a basic level of knowledge about commonly used measurement tools in related subfields of psychology.
8) To have the knowledge and skills required to conduct research in the field of psychology, to find a problem, to create a research design, to collect data, to determine appropriate data analysis, to interpret and report findings.
9) To have a good understanding of scientific thinking in psychology; to use critical thinking and reasoning skills.
10) Knows the ethical principles, values and practices of psychology.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Knows the theories, different approaches and perspectives related to psychology and knows the basic concepts and terms related to psychology.
2)	Knows the process of psychology becoming a science from a historical perspective, its approach to emotional, behavioral and mental processes in this process and the scientific methods used to investigate these processes.
3)	Knows the working subjects and methods of the subfields of psychology and defines the duties of psychologists working in these fields.
4)	To be able to deal with the human being as a biological, psychological, sociological and cultural whole and to be able to establish a relationship with related disciplines in this sense.
5)	Knows the salient emphases of the major theories, approaches and perspectives of psychology (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic and sociocultural).
6)	Knows the basic principles and methods of psychological assessment and gains basic interview skills.
7)	Have a basic level of knowledge about commonly used measurement tools in related subfields of psychology.
8)	To have the knowledge and skills required to conduct research in the field of psychology, to find a problem, to create a research design, to collect data, to determine appropriate data analysis, to interpret and report findings.
9)	To have a good understanding of scientific thinking in psychology; to use critical thinking and reasoning skills.
10)	Knows the ethical principles, values and practices of psychology.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Individual study and assignment

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Oral examination
Practical

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Application	1	% 30
Homework Assignments	1	% 30
Semester Final Exam	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	2	0	0
Application	1	60	60
Homework Assignments	1	60	60
Final	1	60	60
Total Workload			180