Department of Turkish language and literature commenced undergraduate program in 2010
The aim of the Department of Turkish Language and Literature undergraduate Program is to educate qualified people who recognize the Turkish language in its historical process from the beginning to these days, evaluate the old texts in terms of philology and literature, and contribute to its development and to protect it from the influence of foreign languages In addition, are able to transfer their consciousness to future generations. It is also important to train specialists who complete their basic education and prepare a master degree program. İt is also aimed to upskill the ability to express emotions, thoughts and knowledge in the most effective way, verbally and in writing as a Turkish citizen. In order to raise awareness that there is a strong relation between Turkish culture and history and Turkish language and literature, the lessons are given in connection with science branches such as history, sociology, anthropology, archeology, folklore, geography, ethnography.
There is no Preparatory Program (English) in Turkish language and literature department. Language education is taught in compulsory courses during the 3rd and 4th semesters. Care is taken to ensure that the compulsory courses are scheduled to meet new needs. In Department of Turkish Language and Literature undergraduate Program, starting from the 3rd semester; there are elective courses that students can take with their free will accordance with their interests and abilities.
The department consists of five branches of education: Classical Turkish Literature, Old Turkic Language, Modern Turkish Literature, New Turkish Language and Turkish Folk Literature.
| No | Program Requirements |
|---|---|
| 1 | Achieves proficiency in using the Turkish language correctly and clearly by analyzing its structural and morphological features. |
| 2 | Examines texts of Turkish language and literature from its origin to the present from both literary and philological perspectives. |
| 3 | Acquires the theoretical and practical foundation necessary for interpreting both historical and contemporary texts. |
| 4 | Develops critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and interpretative skills for textual analysis. |
| 5 | Gains the fundamental knowledge and competencies required to conduct academic research individually or collaboratively in the field of Turkish language and literature. |
| 6 | Demonstrates the ability to produce, organize, store, present, and share knowledge in the field of Turkish language and literature through the use of information technologies. |
| 7 | Has knowledge of the alphabets used in historical and modern Turkic dialects and conducts philological studies by transcribing these texts into contemporary Turkish. |
| 8 | Develops a strong sense of academic ethics and responsibility, along with the confidence to express critical opinions constructively. |
| 9 | Applies the acquired knowledge and skills in Turkish language and literature to interdisciplinary projects within the broader field of social sciences. |
