TURKISH I

TÜRK101

Course Code: TÜRK101
Semester: First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice: 2 + 0
ECTS: 2

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Associate Degree

Year of Study

Semester

First Term (Fall)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Instructor Dilara Keskin

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.

Mode of Delivery

E-Learning

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

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.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st 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.
2^nd Week	The connection between language and emotion, language and thought, language and culture
3^rd Week	The distinction between mother tongue and native language, mother tongue awareness, language acquisition
4^th Week	Classification of languages ??in the world according to their origin and structure
5^th Week	The place of Turkish among world languages, the relations of Turkish with other languages
6^th Week	The areas of spread of Turkish in the world
7^th Week	MIDTERM EXAM
8^th Week	Variation in language
9^th Week	Historical periods of Turkish, alphabets used by Turks
10^th Week	Atatürk and the Language Revolution
11^th Week	Typology of Turkish
12^th Week	The expressive power of Turkish
13^th Week	Meaning, basic concepts of semantics

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

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.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	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	1	2	2
Preparation for Quiz
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)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework
Total Work Load			61
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			2.03
ECTS Credit of the Course			2

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)