Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Introduction to Ottoman Turkish II TDE122 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Eda TOK
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Eda TOK (Bahar)
Goals This course aims to teach the language and grammar features of Ottoman Turkish, examine works written during the Ottoman Turkish period, and teach Ottoman Turkish texts.
Course Content This course covers Turkish verb conjugations, tense suffixes, and fundamental grammar rules. The primary topics also include Arabic and Persian phrase structures, word formation methods, and plural forms intended for understanding Ottoman Turkish texts.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Transcribes Ottoman Turkish written in Arabic script into Latin script.
2 Writes any text in Ottoman Turkish letters
3 Knows the Arabic and Persian grammar rules used in Ottoman Turkish.
4 - Knows and uses the Arabic and Persian prefixes and suffixes used in Ottoman Turkish.
5 Shows the roots of Arabic and Persian words used in Ottoman Turkish and finds their derivatives.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Auxiliary verbs and compound verb conjugations Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Spelling of suffixes and possessive suffixes Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Past tense suffix, Past tense suffix Preparation, After Class Study
4. Week Present tense suffix, Future tense suffix, Present tense suffix Lecture
5. Week Subjunctive and conditional mood, Turkish prepositions Lecture
6. Week Imperative and imperative mood, Recognition of Arabic and Persian suffixes Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Necessity mood and –makta, -mekte Present tense suffix Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Necessity mood and –makta, -mekte Present tense suffix Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Auxiliary verbs and compound verb conjugations Preparation, After Class Study
9. Week Persian compound nouns Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week Persian adjective compounds, gender and duality in Arabic words Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Persian and Arabic plural suffixes Lecture
12. Week The structure of Arabic words Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Arabic masdars: ism-i fâil and ism-i mef’ûl Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week Plurality in Arabic nouns, Mükesser plural patterns 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 Achieves proficiency in using the Turkish language correctly and clearly by analyzing its structural and morphological features.
2 Examines texts of Turkish language and literature from its origin to the present from both literary and philological perspectives.
3 Acquires the theoretical and practical foundation necessary for interpreting both historical and contemporary texts.
4 Develops critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and interpretative skills for textual analysis.
5 Gains the fundamental knowledge and competencies required to conduct academic research individually or collaboratively in the field of Turkish language and literature.
6 Demonstrates the ability to produce, organize, store, present, and share knowledge in the field of Turkish language and literature through the use of information technologies.
7 Has knowledge of the alphabets used in historical and modern Turkic dialects and conducts philological studies by transcribing these texts into contemporary Turkish.
8 Develops a strong sense of academic ethics and responsibility, along with the confidence to express critical opinions constructively.
9 Applies the acquired knowledge and skills in Turkish language and literature to interdisciplinary projects within the broader field of social sciences.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 3 3 3 3 3
PY5 3 3 3 3 3
PY6 2 2 2 2 2
PY7 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Timurtaş, Faruk K (2009).Osmanlı Türkçesine Giriş 1, İstanbul: Alfa Yayınları. Timurtaş, Faruk K (2015). Osmanlı Türkçesi Metinleri, İstanbul: Alfa Yayınları.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 1 14
Ders Dışı
Homework 10 5 50
Research 10 5 50
Presentation (Preparation) 2 5 10
Other Activities 1 1.5 1.5
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0