TURKISH GRAMMAR I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TDE115	TURKISH GRAMMAR I	1	3	3	7

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 aim of the course is to teach the students the subjects of phonetic and phonics, vowels and consonants of Turkish, phonemes, phonemes, written language and spoken language, stress, vowel and consonant harmonies, pre and post sounds, and sounds not found in Turkish.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course covers the topics of phonetic and phonics, vowels and consonants of Turkish, phonemes, written language and spoken language, accent, vowel and consonant harmonies, pre and post sounds, and sounds not found in Turkish.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the phonetic features of Turkish.
Apply the rules of pronunciation and spelling while writing a text or giving a speech.
Identify the place of stress in Turkish words.
Examine phonetic events in Turkish while writing or reading a text.
Assess Turkish grammar books according to the stated outcomes.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	What is language? Various views about the origination of language: Theological view, innate view, experiential view, anthropological view.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
2	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	World Language Families: World languages in terms of their resources: Indo-European languages, Sino-Tibetan languages, Hami-Semitic languages, Altaic languages ... etc.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
3	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	World language families: World languages in terms of their structures: Additive languages, inflected languages, monosyllabic languages. Introduction of world languages in terms of syntax.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
4	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Briefly historical devolopment of Turkish Language. Introduction of important grammars of Modern Turkish.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
5	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Introduction of linguistic: Basic concepts, symbols and abbreviations.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
6	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Research areas of phonics and phonetics. Phonology: Introducing the concepts of sound device, phoneme, letter, alphabet, transcription, transliteration.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
7	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Turkish sounds: vowels, consonants. Vocal Harmonies: Showing vowel and consonant harmonies.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Syllable and sound relationship. Phonetic characteristics of Turkish and phonetic events in Turkish.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
10	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Completed sound events: vowel contraction, vowel expansion, pre-waxing, post-waxing etc. Introduction of sound events.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
11	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Phonetic events in consonants: Consonant singularization, consonant twinning, consonant dropping, consonant derivation etc.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
12	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Formal Phonetics: Alternations.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
13	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Formal Phonetics: Alternations.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
14	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Tendencies in contemporary Turkish and the study of the influence of foreign languages.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
15	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Introduction of sounds and values not found in the standard alphabet and phonemes not found in Turkish words.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Karaağaç, G. (2010) Türkçenin Ses Bilgisi, İstanbul: Kesit Yayınları.
Ergin, M. (2000), Türk Dil Bilgisi, İstanbul: Bayrak Basım Yayım Tanıtım.
Bozkurt, F. (2017), Türkiye Türkçesi, Ankara: Eğitim Kitabevi.
Demir, N. & Yılmaz, E. (2011), Türkçe Ses Bilgisi, Eskişehir: AÖF.

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.	0
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.					4

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						5
2	Examine the course materials, research methods, information and theories used in Turkish Language and Literature Program.				3
3	Discuss the historical development of Contemporary Turkish Literature and the texts on the historical period and the cultural atmosphere.		1

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.		1
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.				3

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.	0

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.		1
2	Research and study at the academic level.				3

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".				3

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	8	104
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
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	1	15	15
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	12	12
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	175