Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Turkish Language I TDB121 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Mithat USTA
Instructor(s)
Goals Providing youth with higher education with the native language’s structure and properties, teaching them to use Turkish in a correct way in both written and verbal ways.
Course Content Definition of language and its properties,Relation of language, nation, idea and culture,Languages in the World,The place of Turkish language among other languages and its historical progress,Atatürk’s language revolution, his perspective of language and his language studies,Phonetics of Turkish language,Phonetics,Spelling rules and its applications,Punctuation marks and its applications Word knowledge,Root- prefix/suffix, body,Additional and suffixes,Ways to deriving words
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Knows the definition of language, understands the place and importance of language as a social institution in the life of the nation, and realizes the connection between language-culture and language-thought.
2 Learns the place of the Turkish language among world languages, realizes the richness and subtleties of the Turkish language.
3 Knows the historical development of the Turkish language.
4 Knows the current state of the Turkish language, its contemporary dialects and areas of expansion.
5 Understands the phonetic and structural features/rules of Turkish; Gains mastery in Turkish verbal and written communication. Topluluk Tarafından Doğrulandı simgesi
6 Turkish vocabulary develops.
7 Gains awareness of the issues of contamination/corruption in the language and knows the issues that threaten/may threaten the existence of Turkish.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Definition of language and its properties
2. Week Relation of language, nation, idea and culture
3. Week Languages in the World
4. Week The place of Turkish language among other languages and its historical progress
5. Week Atatürk’s language revolution, his perspective of language and his language studies
6. Week Phonetics of Turkish language
7. Week Phonetics
8. Week MIDTERM EXAM
9. Week Spelling rules and its applications
10. Week Punctuation marks and its applications
11. Week Word knowledge
12. Week Root- prefix/suffix, body
13. Week Additional and suffixes
14. Week Ways to deriving words
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Acquiring current theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of psychology
2 Understanding the scientific perspective of psychology and its approach to behavioral and mental processes from a historical perspective
3 Making critical thinking and interpretations based on the scientific knowledge acquired in the field of psychology
4 To have basic knowledge about the processes of relations between people and societies
5 Analyzing the problems encountered in both professional and personal life based on scientific methods specific to psychology
6 To learn the research methods and statistical analysis used in behavioral sciences and the programs required to carry out these analyzes
7 Acquiring basic knowledge and application skills about measurement tools used in psychology research
8 Behaving under ethical principles in professional life based on the theoretical and applied knowledge specific to the field of psychology
9 Independently plan, conduct, analyze, interpret and report research based on theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of psychology
10 Taking part in activities, research or projects for the benefit of society to use the theoretical and applied knowledge specific to the field of psychology
11 Effective use of interpersonal and intercultural communication skills in professional activities
12 Working in collaboration with all subfields of psychology and other disciplines
13 Learning internationally accepted scientific writing rules and acquiring the ability to write reports accordingly
14 Being an individual who respects human rights and dignity against all types of prejudice and discrimination
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7
PY1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY8 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY10 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY11 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY12 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY13 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY14 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours (14 weeks) 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Research 1 5 5
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 51
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0