CIVIL ENGINEERING
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
GEP0431	Turkish Sign Language	Fall Spring	3	0	3	5

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning
Course Coordinator :
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor HALE ERSÖZ BOZACI Prof. Dr. AHMET YAYLA Instructor AHU AKIN ŞAHİN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to teach the participants Turkish Sign Language (TİD) at an introductory level. The structure of TİD, which has a different grammatical structure than Turkish, will be examined. By informing the students about the cultural structure of the hearing impaired and transferring the TİD alphabet, basic words and grammatical structure, it is aimed to provide students with the skills to communicate with the hearing impaired in daily life and to increase their awareness.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of this course, students will be able to;
1. Understand the history, development and culture of TİD
2. Gain the ability to communicate quickly by learning the TİD finger alphabet
3. Learn basic TİD grammar concepts, structure, sentence formation, asking and answering questions
4. Learn to express emotions, actions and verbs with TİD
5. Gain hand and body coordination by learning the use of facial expressions and gestures that are vital for the hearing impaired
6. Gain the ability to communicate by learning the words, patterns and sentences used in daily life with TİD
7. Provide basic information about themselves, their environment and other people using TİD, and ask questions
8. Reinforce fluent and understandable hand, facial expression and gesture use by practicing conversation

Course Content

The course will be based on a book prepared for learning Turkish Sign Language. Notes belonging to the course instructor that include words not in this book will also be used. Documents related to the course will be provided to the participants by the course instructor.
Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, practice, individual study, observation, technology-supported learning and use of digital resources.

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Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1. http://turkisaretdili.bahcesehir.edu.tr/ Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi tarafından İstanbul Edebiyat Derneği (İSEDER) işbirliği ile yürütülen Avrupa Birliği Hayat Boyu Öğrenme Projesi TİDBAU' nun (Türk İşaret Dili İle Bariyerleri Aşın ve Uzlaşın) erişilebilir uzaktan eğitim portalı, 2017
2. Ders eğitmeninin seviyeye göre hazırladığı özel ders notlar

References:

3. Güncel Türk İşaret Dili Sözlüğü www.tidsozluk.net Bahtiyar Makaroğlu , Hasan Dikyuva, ASPB, ANKARA, 2017
4. Yabancı Dil Olarak Türk İşaret Dili Öğrenci Kitabı, Bahtiyar Makaroğlu , Hasan Dikyuva, ANKARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ YAYINEVİ,2015
5. MEB Türk İşaret Dili Sözlüğü, 2015
6. MEB Türk İşaret Dili Sözlüğü 2013
7. Türk İşaret Dili, Birinci Seviye, Hasan Dikyuva-Ulrike Zeshan, İshara Press, 2008 8. İSEM İşaret Dili Sözlüğü

Evaluation System

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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics.
6)	Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology.
9)	To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety.
10)	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions.