Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- TRE636 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Hakan SARITİKEN
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Özlem ŞAHİN (Güz)
Goals The aim of this course is to analyze the usage patterns of Turkish in everyday life to understand the social, cultural, and pragmatic aspects of the language. The course will explore how Turkish is used in daily conversations, social media, and various social contexts, evaluating the impact of these uses on language teaching.
Course Content In this course, the language of daily speech and correspondence, which constitutes the most lively area of Turkish, will be examined from lexical, syntactic and semantic aspects.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 The student analyzes the usage patterns of Turkish in social and cultural contexts.
2 The student evaluates the effects of everyday language use on language teaching.
3 The student discusses the pragmatic aspects of Turkish and how these aspects can be applied in teaching.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to Everyday Language Usage and Basic Concepts Research, Other Activities, Interview, Practice
2. Week The Relationship Between Language, Culture, and Society Research, Other Activities, Interview
3. Week Characteristics of Everyday Spoken Language Research, Other Activities, Interview
4. Week The Role of Language in Social Identity Construction Research, Other Activities, Interview
5. Week The Use of Slang and Jargon in Turkish Research, Other Activities, Interview
6. Week Turkish on Social Media: Language and Interaction Research, Other Activities, Interview, Practice
7. Week Regional and Local Dialects in Everyday Language Use Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
8. Week The Use of Language as a Tool of Persuasion and Manipulation Research, Other Activities, Interview
9. Week Everyday Language and Pragmatics: Implication, Irony, and Implicit Meanings Research, Other Activities, Interview
10. Week The Transformation of Language Over Time: New Words and Abbreviations Research, Other Activities, Interview
11. Week Everyday Expressions and Discourse Patterns in Turkish Research, Other Activities, Interview
12. Week The Role and Importance of Everyday Language in Turkish Language Teaching Research, Other Activities, Interview
13. Week Everyday Language Usage and Methods for Developing Language Awareness 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
3 Develop new and original materials that support the education program in the process of teaching.
6 Evaluate data by providing related literature and necessary research environment
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 4 5 5
PY3 5 5 3
PY6 4 3 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Aksan, D. (2016). Her Yönüyle Dil: Ana Çizgileriyle Dilbilim. Ankara: TDK Yayınları.
  • Korkmaz, Z. (2018). Dil ve Kültür İlişkisi. İstanbul: Pegem Akademi.
  • Erdem, M. (2019). Türkçede Günlük Konuşma Dili ve Pragmatik. İzmir: Nobel 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