Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Professional English TDE419 Turkish Compulsory 7. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Arş. Gör. Betül PAKSOY
Instructor(s)
Goals This course aims to introduce basic English terms and text types related to the field of Turkish Language and Literature. It also seeks to enable students to understand and interpret literary texts in English, and to develop basic oral and written communication skills on topics related to the field.
Course Content -
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Learns the English equivalents of basic concepts and terms related to Turkish literature.
2 Gains the ability to analyze and interpret literary texts in English.
3 -Improves academic reading, comprehension, and vocabulary skills.
4 -Develops English presentation and writing skills related to their field.
5 Acquires the habit of obtaining information from foreign sources and making citations.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to Professional English Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
2. Week Terms of Language, Literature, and Culture Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
3. Week Introduction to Literary Genres Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
4. Week Commonly Used Structures and Terms in Poetic Language Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
5. Week English Equivalents of Classical Turkish Literature Terms Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
6. Week English Reading Texts on Modern Turkish Literature Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
7. Week Developing Academic Vocabulary Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
8. Week Developing Academic Vocabulary Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
9. Week Reading and Comprehension Activities on Short Stories Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
10. Week Introducing Authors and Poets – Writing Biographies in English Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
11. Week Time and Narrative Structures in Literary Texts Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
12. Week Preparing Academic Presentations Related to the Field Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
13. Week Presentation Practice and Evaluation Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
14. Week General Review and End-of-Term Summary Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
*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 3 3 3 3 3
PY2 2 2 2 2 2
PY3 2 2 2 2 2
PY4 3 3 3 3 3
PY5 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 1 1 1 1 1
PY7 1 1 1 1 1
PY8 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Prof. Dr. Zeynep KORKMAZ, Gramer Terimleri Sözlüğü, TDK Yay. Ankara 1192 Türkçe; Hadumod Bussmann, Routledge Dictionary of Language and Linguistics, 1996 Routledge.