Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Turkish Language I GKZ103 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Online Education
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Nilgün BÜYÜKER GÜNGÖR
Instructor(s)
Goals To make people understand the importance of the language in the life of individuals and the nation, to teach the phonetic and structural features of the Turkish language, to introduce the Turkish language closely with its historical periods, and to expand the vocabulary of students.
Course Content "Language" as a means of oral and written communication, historical periods of Turkish, phonetic and structural features of Turkish, current problems of Turkish, sample literary and scientific texts.
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, Origin and Characteristics of Language Preparation, After Class Study, Research
2. Week Social Aspect of Language: Its Relation to Society, Culture-Nation, Thought, Emotion and Communication Research, Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week Dil Türleri, Dili İnceleme Türleri, Gelişmişlik-Gelişmemişlik Mukayesesi Açısından Diller Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
4. Week Languages ​​on Earth and Classification of Languages Preparation, After Class Study, Research
5. Week Historical Periods of Turkish Language: 1. Old Turkish Preparation, After Class Study
6. Week Historical Periods of the Turkish Language: 2. Middle Turkish Other Activities, Interview, Research
7. Week Historical Periods of the Turkish Language: 3. New Turkish Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Research
8. Week midterm Preparation, After Class Study, Research
9. Week Current Situation of Turkish Language and Its Areas of Spread Research, Interview, Other Activities
10. Week “Simplification” in Turkish Language; Current Problems of Turkish Language Interview, Other Activities
11. Week Sound Events in Words Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
12. Week Main Sound Characteristics of the Turkish Language, Ways of Producing Words in the Turkish Language Research, Other Activities
13. Week Interlingual Exchange: Quotations Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week Final Exam Preparation, After Class Study
*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 Understands the interaction between the disciplines related to the field of classroom teaching.
2 Approaches the information about the field of classroom teaching with a critical perspective.
3 Uses the necessary computer software in the field of classroom teaching.
4 Internalizes the skills developed in the field of classroom teaching and uses them in interdisciplinary studies.
5 Knows and applies the basic skills that a child at primary school level should have.
6 Is aware of the theoretical foundations (philosophical, sociological, psychological, historical, legal, economic, etc.) on which education is based and reflects these theories in their practices.
7 Is aware of the attitude, responsibility, and ethical values related to the teaching profession and behaves accordingly.
8 Plans, implements, and evaluates the learning-teaching process effectively, considering the curricula' basic concepts, principles, and characteristics.
9 Designs and manages an effective and supportive learning environment based on learning and teaching theory, approach, strategy, methods, and instructional technologies in creating the learning-teaching process.
10 Follows the innovation, development, and 21st-century skills in the teaching profession and reflects these developments and skills to research and practice based on scientific principles.
11 Uses Turkish properly and effectively per the rules and communicates well with students.
12 Adheres to Atatürk's Principles and Revolutions and exhibits attitudes and behaviors toward democracy, human rights, and Turkish national, moral, and cultural values.
13 Knows at least one foreign language at a level to monitor and communicate with colleagues.
14 Is aware of the importance of willing and active participation in cultural, social, environmental, artistic and sportive activities for the teaching profession, to be an effective global citizen.
15 Acts sensitively to local and global events and developments and participates in projects and activities to support society's development, with a sense of social responsibility.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7
PY1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY7 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY8 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY9 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY10 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY12 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY13 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY14 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY15 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Türk Dili ve Kompozisyon Bilgileri, Afyon Eğitim Sağlık ve Bilim Araştırma Vakfı Yayını, Afyon 2004
  • SAĞOL, Gülden [ed.] vd.: Turkish Language Book, İstanbul 2006, 317 p., Duyap.
  • Anadolu University, Turkish Language-1 (https://ets.anadolu.edu.tr/storage/nfs/TUR201U/ebook/TUR201U-15V1S1-8-0-1-SV1-ebook.pdf)
  • Atatürk University, Turkish Language-I ( https://icerik.ataaof.edu.tr/?d=turkdilii )
  • İstanbul University, Turkish Language-I ( http://auzefkitap.istanbul.edu.tr/kitap/kok/turkdili1.pdf )
  • Türk Dil Kurumu, Dictionaries ( https://tdk.gov.tr/ , https://sozluk.gov.tr/ )
  • KORKMAZ, Zeynep, GÜLENSOY, Tuncer, ERCİLASUN, Ahmet B.; Turkish Language and Composition Information, Yargı, Ankara, 2001.
  • ERGİN, Muharrem: Turkish Grammar, Bayrak, İstanbul, 1999.
  • GÜLENSOY, Tuncer: Handbook of Turkish, Akçağ, Ankara, 2005.
  • YAVUZ, Kemal; YETİŞ, Kâzım; BİRİNCİ, Nejat: Turkish Language and Composition Lessons at Universities, İstanbul, 2001.
  • SERTKAYA, Osman Fikri: “Atatürk ve Turkish Language”, TÜRK DİLİ: Ankara 2001, II., 599, 549-563. p.
  • KORKMAZ, Zeynep: “The Age of Old Turkish According to Developments in Written Periods”, TDAY-Belleten 1989: Ankara 1994, 353-370. p., TDK: 553.
  • ÖZKAN, Mustafa: TURKISH LANGUAGE WRITTEN AND ORAL EXPRESSION IN UNIVERSITIES, Filiz Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2001.
  • Lecture Notes of Düzce University Turkish Language Department.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Research 14 1 14
Other Activities 2 2 4
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 78
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0