Faculty: Education

The Turkish Language and Literature major focuses on studying the Turkish language, its literature, and cultural heritage. Students acquire skills in linguistics, literary analysis, cultural studies, and language teaching, preparing them for careers in education, publishing, cultural institutions, and related fields.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the principles of Turkish linguistics and literature.
• Develop skills in literary analysis and criticism.
• Familiarize with the history and development of the Turkish language and literature.
• Explore cultural studies and Turkish folklore.
• Analyze methodologies and practices of language teaching.
• Develop critical thinking, research, and communication skills.
• Gain practical experience through projects and internships.

Curriculum Overview:

1. Introduction to Turkish Language and Literature
   • Overview of the principles, history, and cultural significance of Turkish language and literature.
2. Turkish Linguistics
   • Fundamentals of Turkish grammar, phonetics, and syntax.
3. Literary Analysis and Criticism
   • Techniques for analyzing and interpreting Turkish literary works.
4. History of Turkish Literature
   • Study of the development of Turkish literature from its origins to the present.
5. Turkish Cultural Studies
   • Exploration of Turkish culture, folklore, and social norms.
6. Language Teaching Methods
   • Principles of teaching Turkish as a second language.
7. Turkish Folklore and Mythology
   • Study of Turkish folk tales, myths, and traditional stories.
8. Modern Turkish Literature
   • Analysis of contemporary Turkish literary works and authors.
9. Research Methods in Literature
   • Techniques for conducting literary research and writing academic papers.
10. Translation Studies
    • Principles of translating literary works to and from Turkish.
11. Portfolio Development
    • Creation of a professional portfolio showcasing Turkish language and literature skills.
12. Internship
    • Real-world experience in educational institutions, publishing houses, cultural centers, or research organizations.
13. Graduation Project
    • A comprehensive project applying Turkish language and literature skills, such as conducting literary analysis, developing a language curriculum, or researching a cultural topic.

Assessment Methods:

• Analysis of Turkish language and literature principles
• Turkish linguistics projects
• Literary analysis and criticism projects
• History of Turkish literature projects
• Turkish cultural studies projects
• Language teaching methodologies projects
• Turkish folklore and mythology projects
• Modern Turkish literature projects
• Research methods in literature projects
• Translation studies projects
• Portfolio development projects
• Internship reports
• Graduation projects and presentations

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Introduction to Turkish Language and Literature"
• "Turkish Linguistics"
• "Literary Analysis and Criticism"
• "History of Turkish Literature"
• "Turkish Cultural Studies"
• "Language Teaching Methodologies"
• "Turkish Folklore and Mythology"
• "Modern Turkish Literature"
• "Research Methods in Literature"
• "Translation Studies"
• "Portfolio Development"

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of Turkish language and literature and an interest in cultural studies.

Duration of the Major:

Typically 4 years to earn a Bachelor's degree in Turkish Language and Literature.

Certification:

Graduates can earn certificates such as:

• Certificate in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language (TÖMER)
• Certificates in specific literary research and translation programs

Target Audience:

Aspiring teachers, literary critics, cultural researchers, translators, and professionals seeking to work in educational institutions, publishing houses, cultural centers, research organizations, and related fields. This major equips students with the linguistic, literary, and cultural skills necessary to excel in Turkish language and literature, supporting careers in various roles within educational institutions, publishing houses, cultural centers, research organizations, and related fields.