| 1 | 1. Definition and Importance of Turkish Sign Language (TSL) Historical development of sign language, structural features of TSL, and its role in communication in elderly care. | Ministry of National Education (2018). Turkish Sign Language Dictionary. MEB Publications. Ankara University (2019). Turkish Sign Language Grammar Book. Ankara University Publications. Yazıcı, M. (2020). Sign Language Dictionary. Yazıcı Academy Publications. Cinius Publications (2021). Turkish Sign Language Education Textbook. |
| 2 | 2. Hand and Finger Shapes – Body Position – Role of Facial Expressions and Gestures The importance of body language in sign communication, hand positions, and reinforcing meaning through facial expressions. | Ministry of National Education (2018). Turkish Sign Language Dictionary. MEB Publications. Ankara University (2019). Turkish Sign Language Grammar Book. Ankara University Publications. Yazıcı, M. (2020). Sign Language Dictionary. Yazıcı Academy Publications. Cinius Publications (2021). Turkish Sign Language Education Textbook. |
| 3 | 3. Use of One or Both Hands – TSL Alphabet Alphabet, writing names with letters, and basic word formation exercises. | Ministry of National Education (2018). Turkish Sign Language Dictionary. MEB Publications. Ankara University (2019). Turkish Sign Language Grammar Book. Ankara University Publications. Yazıcı, M. (2020). Sign Language Dictionary. Yazıcı Academy Publications. Cinius Publications (2021). Turkish Sign Language Education Textbook. |
| 4 | 4. Greetings, Introductions, and Daily Conversations Simple expressions used in daily life, self-introduction, and question–answer patterns. | Ministry of National Education (2018). Turkish Sign Language Dictionary. MEB Publications. Ankara University (2019). Turkish Sign Language Grammar Book. Ankara University Publications. Yazıcı, M. (2020). Sign Language Dictionary. Yazıcı Academy Publications. Cinius Publications (2021). Turkish Sign Language Education Textbook. |
| 5 | 5. Family, Home, and Social Environment Terms Family members, environment-related words concerning elderly individuals, and examples of communication. | Ministry of National Education (2018). Turkish Sign Language Dictionary. MEB Publications. Ankara University (2019). Turkish Sign Language Grammar Book. Ankara University Publications. Yazıcı, M. (2020). Sign Language Dictionary. Yazıcı Academy Publications. Cinius Publications (2021). Turkish Sign Language Education Textbook. |
| 6 | 6. School, Occupation, and Education Terms Educational settings, occupational names, and signs related to healthcare workers. | Ministry of National Education (2018). Turkish Sign Language Dictionary. MEB Publications. Ankara University (2019). Turkish Sign Language Grammar Book. Ankara University Publications. Yazıcı, M. (2020). Sign Language Dictionary. Yazıcı Academy Publications. Cinius Publications (2021). Turkish Sign Language Education Textbook. |
| 7 | 7. Food, Clothing, and Daily Needs Terms Signs related to nutrition, clothing, personal care items, and daily routines. | Ministry of National Education (2018). Turkish Sign Language Dictionary. MEB Publications. Ankara University (2019). Turkish Sign Language Grammar Book. Ankara University Publications. Yazıcı, M. (2020). Sign Language Dictionary. Yazıcı Academy Publications. Cinius Publications (2021). Turkish Sign Language Education Textbook. |
| 8 | 8. Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | 9. Time Concepts and Daily Planning Expressions for days, weeks, months, and hours; explaining appointments and care schedules. | Ministry of National Education (2018). Turkish Sign Language Dictionary. MEB Publications. Ankara University (2019). Turkish Sign Language Grammar Book. Ankara University Publications. Yazıcı, M. (2020). Sign Language Dictionary. Yazıcı Academy Publications. Cinius Publications (2021). Turkish Sign Language Education Textbook. |
| 10 | 10. Emotions and Describing Objects Signs for emotions such as happiness, sadness, pain, and fear; describing objects using signs. | Ministry of National Education (2018). Turkish Sign Language Dictionary. MEB Publications. Ankara University (2019). Turkish Sign Language Grammar Book. Ankara University Publications. Yazıcı, M. (2020). Sign Language Dictionary. Yazıcı Academy Publications. Cinius Publications (2021). Turkish Sign Language Education Textbook. |
| 11 | 11. Traffic, Places, and Living Beings Terms Signs for environments such as hospitals, pharmacies, markets, parks, and names of animals. | Ministry of National Education (2018). Turkish Sign Language Dictionary. MEB Publications. Ankara University (2019). Turkish Sign Language Grammar Book. Ankara University Publications. Yazıcı, M. (2020). Sign Language Dictionary. Yazıcı Academy Publications. Cinius Publications (2021). Turkish Sign Language Education Textbook. |
| 12 | 12. Health Terms – 1 (Basic) Body parts, basic health concepts, and symptoms of illness. | Ministry of National Education (2018). Turkish Sign Language Dictionary. MEB Publications. Ankara University (2019). Turkish Sign Language Grammar Book. Ankara University Publications. Yazıcı, M. (2020). Sign Language Dictionary. Yazıcı Academy Publications. Cinius Publications (2021). Turkish Sign Language Education Textbook. |
| 13 | 13. Health Terms – 2 (Elderly Care Focused) Expressions related to medication, care, nutrition, blood pressure, pulse, pain, fatigue, and falls. | Ministry of National Education (2018). Turkish Sign Language Dictionary. MEB Publications. Ankara University (2019). Turkish Sign Language Grammar Book. Ankara University Publications. Yazıcı, M. (2020). Sign Language Dictionary. Yazıcı Academy Publications. Cinius Publications (2021). Turkish Sign Language Education Textbook. |
| 14 | 14. Health Terms – 3 (Communication and Care Scenarios) Patient–caregiver dialogues and communication in emergency situations. | Ministry of National Education (2018). Turkish Sign Language Dictionary. MEB Publications. Ankara University (2019). Turkish Sign Language Grammar Book. Ankara University Publications. Yazıcı, M. (2020). Sign Language Dictionary. Yazıcı Academy Publications. Cinius Publications (2021). Turkish Sign Language Education Textbook. |
| 15 | 15. Health Terms – 4 (Emotional Support and Empathy) Building trust with elderly individuals, empathetic signs, and supportive expressions. | Ministry of National Education (2018). Turkish Sign Language Dictionary. MEB Publications. Ankara University (2019). Turkish Sign Language Grammar Book. Ankara University Publications. Yazıcı, M. (2020). Sign Language Dictionary. Yazıcı Academy Publications. Cinius Publications (2021). Turkish Sign Language Education Textbook. |
| 16 | 16. Final Exam | |