Faculty: Education

The specialization in teaching Turkish language focuses on the principles and practices of teaching the Turkish language to native and non-native speakers. Students gain skills in linguistics, language education, curriculum development, assessment, cultural competence, and preparation for careers in education, language teaching, curriculum development, and related fields.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the principles of teaching the Turkish language.
• Develop skills in linguistics and language education.
• Learn curriculum development and assessment techniques.
• Explore cultural competence and multicultural education.
• Analyze theories of language acquisition and second language learning.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and teaching skills.
• Gain practical experience through practicum and internships.

Main Outline:

1. Introduction to Turkish Language Teaching - Overview of the principles, history, and current trends in teaching the Turkish language.
2. Linguistics for Turkish Language Teachers - Basics of Turkish linguistics, phonetics, grammar, and semantics.
3. Language Pedagogy - Principles of language teaching, including methodologies and techniques.
4. Curriculum Development for Language Teaching - Techniques for designing and implementing language curricula.
5. Assessment in Language Education - Methods of evaluating linguistic competence and educational outcomes.
6. Cultural Competence and Multicultural Education - Principles of integrating cultural awareness and diversity into language education.
7. Second Language Acquisition - Theories and practices in second language learning and teaching.
8. Developing Educational Materials for Language Teaching - Creating and adapting educational materials for language teaching.
9. Technology in Language Education - Use of technology and digital tools in language teaching and learning.
10. Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language - Specialized techniques for teaching Turkish to non-native speakers.
11. Practical Teaching Training - Real-world teaching experiences in schools, language centers, or educational institutions.
12. Practicum/Internship - Supervised teaching or educational work in schools, language centers, or relevant organizations.
13. Graduation Project - A comprehensive project applying Turkish language teaching skills such as developing a language curriculum, conducting a linguistic assessment study, or creating educational materials.

Assessment Methods:

• Analysis of Turkish language teaching principles
• Linguistics projects
• Language pedagogy projects
• Curriculum development projects
• Assessment in language education projects
• Cultural competence and multicultural education projects
• Second language acquisition projects
• Materials development projects
• Technology in language education projects
• Turkish as a Foreign Language (TFL) projects
• Practicum reports
• Internship/Practicum reports
• Graduation projects and presentations

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Introduction to Turkish Language Education"
• "Linguistics for Turkish Language Teachers"
• "Language Pedagogy"
• "Curriculum Development for Language Teaching"
• "Assessment in Language Education"
• "Cultural Competence and Multicultural Education"
• "Second Language Acquisition"
• "Materials Development for Language Education"
• "Technology in Language Education"
• "Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language (TFL)"

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of linguistics and educational principles, and an interest in teaching the Turkish language.

Duration:

Typically 4 years to earn a bachelor's degree in Turkish language teaching.

Certification:

Graduates can earn certifications such as:

• Certified Turkish Language Teacher
• Certifications in specific language teaching techniques and methodologies

Target Audience:

Aspiring Turkish language teachers, educators, curriculum developers, language instructors, and professionals seeking careers in schools, language centers, educational institutions, and related fields. This specialization equips students with the linguistic, pedagogical, and cultural skills necessary to excel in teaching the Turkish language and supports careers in various roles within schools, language centers, educational institutions, and related fields. The program offers comprehensive education in the principles of Turkish language teaching, linguistics, language pedagogy, curriculum development, assessment, cultural competence, second language acquisition, materials development, educational technology, and practical experience through practicum and internships, preparing students for successful careers in this field.