Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- TRE633 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Fevzi KARADEMİR
Instructor(s)
Goals The aim of this course is to examine the origins, historical developments, and semantic changes of words in Turkish; to analyze the etymological structure of the Turkish language; and to enable students to recognize elements from various historical periods within the Turkish lexicon. Throughout the course, word roots, language family connections, and methods of etymological analysis will be explored through examples.
Course Content In this course, introducing the science of etymology and etymological studies in Turkish; Based on examples, it is aimed to comprehend the phonological, morphological and semantic changes of Turkish words.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 The student analyzes the origins and semantic evolution of words in Turkish.
2 The student compares linguistic features from different periods in Turkish within an etymological context.
3 The student evaluates loanwords used in Turkish and the processes of Turkification.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to Etymology and Basic Concepts Research, Other Activities, Interview
2. Week The Place of Turkish in the Language Family Research, Other Activities, Interview
3. Week Word Structure in Old Turkish and Etymological Examination Research, Other Activities, Interview
4. Week Middle Turkish Period and Semantic Development of Words Research, Other Activities, Interview
5. Week Etymological Characteristics in Ottoman Turkish Research, Other Activities, Interview
6. Week Arabic and Persian Borrowings in Turkish Research, Other Activities, Interview
7. Week Words Borrowed from Western Languages into Turkish Research, Other Activities, Interview
8. Week New Word Formations and Etymologies in Contemporary Turkish Research, Other Activities, Interview
9. Week Language Reform and the Process of Turkification Research, Other Activities, Interview
10. Week Common and Distinct Words in Turkish Dialects Research, Other Activities, Interview
11. Week Contributions of Geographical and Cultural Influences to Word Etymology Research, Other Activities, Interview
12. Week Using Etymological Dictionaries and Methods of Utilizing Dictionaries Research, Other Activities, Interview
13. Week Analysis of Loanwords in Turkish with Examples Research, Other Activities, Interview
14. Week General Evaluation and Project Presentations Research, Other Activities, Interview, 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
2 Design new/original learning environments which based on the education program in the process of teaching.
4 Theoretically understand and monitor the developments about the nature of learning.
6 Evaluate data by providing related literature and necessary research environment
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 5 5 5
PY2 4 4 4
PY4 3 3 3
PY6 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Banguoğlu, T. (2007). Türkçenin Grameri. İstanbul: Türk Dil Kurumu Yayınları.
  • Doğan, M. (2015). Türkçenin Etimolojik Sözlüğü. Ankara: TDK Yayınları.
  • Korkmaz, Z. (2018). Dil ve Kültür İlişkisi. İstanbul: Pegem Akademi.
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