Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- TRE630 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Özlem ŞAHİN
Instructor(s)
Goals The aim of this course is to understand the role of cultural and sociological structures in the process of teaching Turkish, analyze the sociocultural dimensions of language teaching, and equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively utilize these structures in language instruction. In this context, the effects of cultural diversity, social identity, values, and social dynamics on language teaching will be examined.
Course Content This course aims to discuss the relationship between language and culture, to reveal the effects of oral and written media by taking into account the stratification of society, and to discuss the effects of cultural elements on the processes of language processing.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 The student analyzes the impact of cultural and sociological structures in teaching Turkish.
2 The student evaluates the importance of cultural diversity and values education in language teaching.
3 The student gains the ability to effectively use cultural and social content in the Turkish teaching process.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Cultural and Sociological Structures: Conceptual Framework Research, Interview, Other Activities
2. Week Relationship between Language and Culture Research, Other Activities, Interview
3. Week The Role of Cultural Values in Teaching Turkish Research, Interview, Other Activities
4. Week The Place of Sociological Structures in Language Teaching Interview, Other Activities, Research
5. Week Identity, Language, and Social Status Research, Interview, Other Activities
6. Week Cultural Differences and Cultural Sensitivity in Language Teaching Other Activities, Research, Interview
7. Week Intercultural Communication and Language Teaching Interview, Other Activities, Research
8. Week Migration and Language Teaching: Adaptation Process and Challenges Interview, Other Activities, Research
9. Week Social Change and the Evolution of Language Interview, Research, Other Activities
10. Week Values Education in Teaching Turkish Interview, Other Activities, Research
11. Week Socio-cultural Theories and Language Teaching Other Activities, Interview, Research
12. Week Cultural Pluralism and Multilingualism in Education Interview, Research, Other Activities
13. Week Using Cultural and Social Content in Teaching Turkish Research, Interview, Other Activities
14. Week General Evaluation and Project Presentations Interview, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
*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 Based on master of science competencies, he improves and deepens high level of knowledge with original thinking and research
3 Develop new and original materials that support the education program in the process of teaching.
7 Present his/her scientific research results in scientific communities
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 4 5 5
PY3 5 4 3
PY7 4 3 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Özdemir, A. (2019). Dil ve Kültür: Eğitimde Kültürel Değerlerin Önemi. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
  • Arslan, M. (2020). Türkçe Öğretiminde Sosyolojik ve Kültürel Yaklaşımlar. İstanbul: Nobel Yayınları.
  • Güven, H. (2018). Eğitimde Kültürlerarası İletişim. İzmir: Eğitim Yayınları.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 3 1 3
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 3 1 3
Sınavlar
Midterm 2 14 1 14
Homework 1 14 2 28
Homework 2 14 2 28
Final 14 1 14
Practice 7 1 7
Classroom Activities 14 4 56
Total Workload 153
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0