Information Package

Program of Medicine (English 30%)

TÜRK107

TURKISH

Course Code
TÜRK107
Semester
Phase I
Theory+Practice
0 + 64
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMedical Diploma
Year of Study1
SemesterPhase I
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the fundamental characteristics and functions of language and the relationships between language, thought, emotion, and culture, while developing an awareness of the importance of the mother tongue.
  2. Evaluates the place of Turkish among the world?s languages, its historical development, geographical distribution, alphabets used throughout its history, and its interaction with other languages.
  3. Explains the structural and typological characteristics and expressive capacity of Turkish, as well as the fundamental concepts of semantics, through relevant examples.
  4. Applies Turkish spelling and punctuation rules and uses Turkish accurately, clearly, effectively, and appropriately in academic, professional, everyday, and digital communication contexts.
  5. Evaluates current issues concerning the Turkish language within their social, cultural, and technological contexts and critically analyzes different texts and discourses in terms of purpose, target audience, context, language use, and stylistic features.
  6. Evaluates linguistic diversity within the framework of dialectal and language variation and develops awareness of different varieties and uses of Turkish.
  7. Applies the fundamental principles of academic writing, academic ethics, citation, and referencing to produce academic texts in accordance with the conventions of scholarly communication.
  8. Uses artificial intelligence tools in ways that support the accurate, effective, and ethical use of Turkish; critically evaluates AI-generated content; and prepares texts required for official and professional communication in accordance with the conventions of the relevant text type.
  9. Learns strategies for developing and organizing ideas, applies effective reading and text analysis methods, and identifies and addresses areas for improvement.
Mode of DeliveryE-Learning
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course aims to address the historical, structural, cultural, and functional characteristics of the Turkish language, as well as its contemporary uses, through a holistic approach. The course covers the definition, characteristics, and functions of language; the relationship between language and thought, language and emotion, and language and culture; mother tongue, mother tongue and language acquisition; the classification of world languages; the place of Turkish among world languages, its historical development, areas of spread, alphabets, and relations with other languages; language variation, the Language Reform, the typological characteristics of Turkish, expressive power, and the fundamental concepts of semantics. In addition, current issues in Turkish, spelling and punctuation rules, the use of Turkish in digital environments, artificial intelligence literacy, text and discourse analysis, scientific writing, and formal correspondence are discussed. Through this course, students are expected to understand the historical and cultural heritage of the Turkish language, develop mother tongue awareness and language consciousness; use Turkish correctly, effectively, consciously, and ethically in academic, professional, and digital environments; critically evaluate different types of texts and discourses; and produce texts that conform to the principles of scientific communication.
Course Contents
TOPICS
1. Introduction to the TÜRK 107 course syllabus (course objectives, principles, content, teaching procedures, attendance requirements, and assessment criteria). Definition and characteristics of language and its importance for society
2. Definition and characteristics of language and its importance for society
3. The relationships between language and emotion, language and thought, and language and culture
4. The distinction between native language and mother tongue; mother tongue awareness; language acquisition
5. Classification of the world?s languages according to genetic and structural criteria
6. The place of Turkish among the world?s languages and its relationships with other languages
7. Geographical distribution of Turkish around the world
8. MIDTERM EXAM
9. Language variation
10. Historical periods of Turkish and alphabets used by Turks throughout history
11. Atatürk and the Turkish Language Reform
12. Typological characteristics of Turkish
13. The expressive capacity of Turkish
14. Meaning and semantics
15. Introduction to the course syllabus and course procedures / Turkish spelling rules
16. Turkish spelling rules and practice
17. Punctuation
18. Current issues in the Turkish language
19. Turkish in digital environments
20. Artificial intelligence literacy
21. Text analysis
22. MIDTERM EXAM
23. Discourse design
24. Discourse analysis
25. Academic writing methods
26. Academic writing methods
27. Official correspondence
28. Official correspondence
Recommended or Required ReadingÜniversiteler İçin Türk Dili ve Kompozisyon, Başkent Üniversitesi Yayınları (2008), Ankara
Türk Dil Kurumu İmla Kılavuzu, TDK Yayınları: 525. (2008), Ankara
Türkçe Sözlük, TDK Yayınları (2006), Ankara

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 2 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 2 2 4
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 2 30 60
Course hours 2 4 8
Preparation for Midterm exam 2 21 42
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 2 2 4
Homework
Total Work Load118
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.93
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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