OTTOMAN TURKISH I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TDE113	OTTOMAN TURKISH I	1	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. HACER GÜLŞEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. PELİN EKŞİ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The course has two main objectives: Firstly, the student will gain the ability to write in Arabic alphabet and secondly, to read printed texts with intensive Turkish vocabulary. For this, it is aimed that the student will recognize the letters and characters in the Ottoman Turkish Alphabet, distinguish the Arabic, Persian and Turkish letters from these letters, and comprehend the spelling rules specific to Turkish elements.
Contents of the Course Unit:	In this course, the emergence and development of the Arabic alphabet is briefly discussed. The history of the use of the Arabic alphabet by the Turks is covered. The letters in the Arabic alphabet are dealt with one by one with their spelling and pronunciation. Usages specific to Turkish and exceptional cases are evaluated separately. Writing exercises are done in Arabic letters. Printed texts whose vocabulary is mainly composed of Turkish words are read and analyzed.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the alphabet and explains the development of the alphabet.
Remembers the origin of the Arabic alphabet and the history of its use by the Turks.
Recognizes the letters and their characters in the Ottoman Turkish Alphabet: spelling at the beginning, middle and end, joining and uniting letters.
Distinguishes the letters specific to Arabic, Persian and Turkish in the Ottoman alphabet.
Examines the spelling of vowels in Ottoman Turkish.
Applies the spelling of the person and sign pronouns and their case suffixes on texts.
Discusses the suitability of the Arabic alphabet to the Turkish sound system.
Relates the texts written in contemporary alphabet (Latin) with the Ottoman Turkish alphabet by reading the printed texts.
Formulate short noun sentences by learning the spelling of declarations.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	The concept of the alphabet, the origin and features of the Arabic alphabet	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
2	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	The history of the Turks use of the Arabic alphabet	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
3	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Letters and characters in the Ottoman Turkish alphabet	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
4	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Letters and characters in the Ottoman Turkish alphabet	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
5	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Spelling features of hamzah	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
6	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Letters specific to Arabic, Persian and Turkish in the Ottoman alphabet. Quiz 1.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
7	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Text work. Reading, comprehension, translation, analysis.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Text work. Reading, comprehension, translation, analysis.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
10	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Writing of person and sign pronouns. Text work. Reading-comprehension-translation-study.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
11	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Case suffixes. Text work. Reading-comprehension-translation-examination	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
12	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Writing of indicatives. Spelling of notification attachments. Text work. Reading-comprehension-translation-study.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
13	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Text work. Reading, comprehension, translation, analysis.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
14	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Text work. Reading, comprehension, translation, analysis. Quiz 2	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
15	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	General evaluation	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Develi, H. (2008), Osmanlı Türkçesi Kılavuzu 1, İstanbul: Kesit Yayınları.
Develi, H. (2008), Osmanlı Türkçesi Kılavuzu 2, İstanbul: Kesit Yayınları.
Develi, H. (2009), Osmanlı’nın Dili, İstanbul: Kesit Yayınları.
Kanar, M. (2016), Çözümlü Osmanlı Türkçesi Metinleri, İstanbul: Say Yayınları.
Parlatır, İ. (2006), Osmanlı Türkçesi Sözlüğü, Ankara: Yargı Yayınları.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognize the alphabets used by Turks in the historical process, especially Ottoman Turkish alphabet.						5
2	Recognize the distinguished examples of World Literature in the forms of verse and prose.			2
3	Defend the idea that Turkish literature has national and genuine cultural identity				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use professional English to be able to benefit from international academic publications.	0
2	Act according to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all kinds of studies related to the field.						5
3	Examine the bibliography of the studies on Turkish Language and Literature according to countries and schools in written, printed and electronic media.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Examine Turkish grammar in historical-comparative terms in terms of sound, form, syntax, semantics and vocabulary by using general linguistics methods and theories		1
2	Examine the course materials, research methods, information and theories used in Turkish Language and Literature Program.						5
3	Discuss the historical development of Contemporary Turkish Literature and the texts on the historical period and the cultural atmosphere.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Turkish language and literature with a critical approach and with the help of interdisciplinary information.			2
2	Use philosophy, sociology, law, economics, etc. and makes interdisciplinary interpretations.		1
3	Evaluate the new trends in World Literature especially in Contemporary Turkish Literature.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Solve problems encountered in the field as individual and as member of a team.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the knowledge and theories of Contemporary Literature in terms of literature and linguistics within the framework of certain theories.	0
2	Evaluate the extent to which Turkish Language and Literature is influenced by the civilization circles in which it is a part of.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluates the fields of application of sustainability in the field of Turkish Language and Literature.				3
2	Research and study at the academic level.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate all subjects related to Turkish Language and Literature in the context of “The Integrity of Turkish Language and Literature".						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	7	2	14
Assignment (Homework)	10	1	10
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	12	2	24
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	2	14
Short Exam	2	1	2
Preparation for the Short Exam	2	2	4
TOTAL	69	0	151