| Course Type | Compulsory Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | 1 |
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| Semester | Second Term (Spring) |
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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;
- Apply Turkish spelling rules and punctuation marks correctly and consistently in written expression.
- Develop language awareness by evaluating current problems of the Turkish language within the context of historical, social and technological developments.
- In digital environments, they use Turkish in a clear, understandable, accurate, and effective manner, in accordance with communication principles.
- Use artificial intelligence tools in a way that supports the correct, effective, and ethical use of the Turkish language; and it critically evaluates texts generated by artificial intelligence.
- Analyze different text types (news, social media, digital content, etc.) in terms of purpose, target audience, context, language, and narrative characteristics.
- Evaluate the discourse creation process in terms of purpose, target audience, context, and communication strategies; and applies the fundamental principles of creating effective discourse.
- Applies the fundamental principles of scientific writing, academic ethical rules, and scientific research methods to the process of creating academic texts.
- Prepare petitions, reports, minutes, and official correspondence in accordance with the rules in terms of content, format, and language.
- Use Turkish correctly, effectively, critically, and responsibly in academic, professional, and digital 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 aims to enhance students' language awareness and communication skills by focusing on the correct, effective, and ethical use of Turkish in contemporary communication environments. Topics covered include spelling rules and punctuation, current issues in the Turkish language, the use of Turkish in digital environments, AI literacy, text and discourse analysis, principles of scientific writing, and types of formal correspondence. By the end of the course, students are expected to use Turkish consciously in academic, professional, and digital settings; to critically evaluate different texts; to utilize AI tools to support the correct and effective use of Turkish; and to produce texts that adhere to the principles of scientific communication. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to the course syllabus and information about the course's execution / Writing Rules |
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2nd Week |
Writing Rules and Applications |
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3rd Week |
Punctuation Marks |
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4th Week |
Current Issues in Turkish Language |
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5th Week |
Digital Turkish |
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6th Week |
Artificial Intelligence Literacy |
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7th Week |
Text Analysis |
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8th Week |
MIDTERM EXAM |
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9th Week |
Discourse Design |
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10th Week |
Discourse Analysis |
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11th Week |
Methods for Preparing Scientific Writing |
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12th Week |
Methods for Preparing Scientific Writing |
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13th Week |
Formal Correspondence |
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14th Week |
Formal Correspondence |
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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 |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
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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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