Information Package

Program of Turkish Language and Literature

TDE143

OTTOMAN TURKISH I

Course Code
TDE143
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the Ottoman Turkish alphabet.
  2. Read the printed texts.
  3. Distinguish the words of Turkish, Arabic, and Persian origin.
  4. Explain the language features of Ottoman Turkish texts.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIn this course, which forms a prerequisite for the other course in which the Ottoman Turkish materials are used, aims to make students acquire the ability to write Arabic and Persian words with Arabic letters with full observance of the peculiar spelling rules, and to read the texts in printed form or script. The course will also cover the specific features of writing that characterize the words of Turkish, Arabic and Persian origin, along with some fundamental grammar rules associated with these languages.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Basic sources, definition and scope of Ottoman Turkish
2nd Week Alphabet and basic spelling principles of Arabic letters
3rd Week Writing of letters, writing work
4th Week Simple words reading, writing exercises
5th Week Simple texts reading, writing exercises
6th Week Some rules on writing of Turkish suffixes
7th Week Some rules on writing of Turkish suffixes
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Arabic and Persian words
10th Week Arabic and Persian words
11th Week Reading exercises in printed texts
12th Week Reading exercises in printed texts
13th Week Reading exercises in printed texts
14th Week Reading exercises in printed texts
15th Week General review
Recommended or Required ReadingAksoyak, Hakkı İ. Osmanlı Türkçesi: Okuma Kitabı. Ankara: Grafiker Yayınları, 2010.
Develi, Hayati. Osmanlı Türkçesi Kılavuzu 1, 2. İstanbul: Genel Dağıtım Kitabevi, 2002.
Ergin, Muharrem. Osmanlıca Dersleri. İstanbul: İstanbul Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2000.
Kurt, Yılmaz. Osmanlıca Dersleri, Ankara: Ecdad Yayınları, 1993.
Timurtaş, Faruk K. Osmanlı Türkçesine Giriş. İstanbul: Umur Reklamcılık ve Matbaacılık, 1983.
Devellioğlu, Ferit. Osmanlıca-Türkçe Ansiklopedik Lugat. Ankara: Aydın Kitabevi, 2000.
Şemseddin Sami. Kamus-ı Türki. İstanbul: Enderun Kitabevi, 1989.
Parlatır, İsmail. Osmanlı Türkçesi Sözlüğü. Ankara: Yargı Kitabevi, 2006.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Project
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 1 15
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1.5 1.5
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 15 2 30
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1.5 1.5
Homework 1 20 20
Total Work Load133
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.43
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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