| Course Type | Compulsory Course |
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| Course Level | Associate Degree |
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| Year of Study | 1 |
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| Semester | First Term (Fall) |
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| ECTS | 2 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explain the definition of language, its basic characteristics, and its functions in individual and social life.
- Recognizes the place of language in social life and knows the differences in language use according to context.
- Learns the place of Turkish among the languages ??of the world. Recognizes the differences in origin and structure of languages ??in the world.
- Explain the place of Turkish among the world's languages, its historical development, and its interaction with other languages.
- Learns about the studies conducted on the Turkish language during the Republic period. Learns about Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's views on language unity.
- Explains the typological characteristics and expressive power of the Turkish language with examples.
- Define the fundamental concepts of meaning and semantics; it explains the semantic relationships in words with examples.
- Understand the individual, social, and professional importance of using Turkish correctly, effectively, and consciously.
- By raising awareness of the Turkish language, it reflects language consciousness in academic and daily communication environments.
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| Mode of Delivery | E-Learning |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course covers the definition, characteristics, and functions of language in society; the relationship between language and thought, language and emotion, and language and culture; mother tongue, mother tongue and language acquisition; the classification of languages ??in the world according to their origin and structure; the place of Turkish among world languages, its historical development, relations with other languages, and areas of spread; variation in language; historical periods and alphabets of Turkish; Atatürk's understanding of the Turkish language and the Language Reform; the typological characteristics and expressive power of Turkish, and the basic concepts of meaning and semantics. The course aims to enable students to understand the historical, structural, and cultural characteristics of Turkish, to develop a sense of mother tongue awareness, and to contribute to their correct, effective, and conscious use of Turkish. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Distribution and introduction of the Turkish 101 course curriculum (course objective, principles, content, delivery, attendance and course evaluation criteria). Definition of language, its characteristics, its importance for the community. |
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2nd Week |
The connection between language and emotion, language and thought, language and culture |
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3rd Week |
The distinction between mother tongue and native language, mother tongue awareness, language acquisition |
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4th Week |
Classification of languages ??in the world according to their origin and structure |
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5th Week |
The place of Turkish among world languages, the relations of Turkish with other languages |
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6th Week |
The areas of spread of Turkish in the world |
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7th Week |
MIDTERM EXAM |
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8th Week |
Variation in language |
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9th Week |
Historical periods of Turkish, alphabets used by Turks |
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10th Week |
Atatürk and the Language Revolution |
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11th Week |
Typology of Turkish |
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12th Week |
The expressive power of Turkish |
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13th Week |
Meaning, basic concepts of semantics |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Üniversiteler 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
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
This course is delivered using a distance learning approach. Distance learning utilizes synchronous (online) technologies such as live video conferencing, as well as asynchronous materials such as educational videos, text and visual aids, applications, interactive exercises, and assignments. Lectures, question-and-answer sessions, discussions, and presentations are used as teaching methods and techniques in distance learning activities.
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Total(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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60 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
1 |
5 |
5 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Course hours |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
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| Total Work Load | 61 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 2.03 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 2 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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