OLD TURKISH I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TDE213	OLD TURKISH I	3	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. HATİCE VELİ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to teach the student the historical conditions that prepared the Köktürk period, the basic works of the Köktürk Turkish period, the Turkish runic script, the place of Köktürk in the history of the Turkish language, the phonetic and morphological characteristics of Köktürk, and the reading, examination and expression of sample texts from three important monuments in Turkish.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course includes the historical conditions that prepared the Köktürk Turkish period, the basic testaments of the Köktürk period, the Turkish runic script, the place of Köktürk in the history of the Turkish language, the phonetic and morphological characteristics of Köktürk and the reading and analysis of sample texts from three important monuments.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Remember the historical conditions that prepared the Köktürk Turkish period and the main works of the Köktürk language period.
Recognize the Turkish runic script.
Express the place of the Köktürk period in Turkish language history in their own words.
Examine the phonetic and morphological features of Köktürk Turkish with the original letters (signs) of the texts.
Compare the phonetic and morphological features of Köktürk languages with phonetic and morphological features of contemporary Turkish.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Altai Language Theory. First Altayist in the world and Turkey. Introduction to the first linguistic materials of Old Turkish.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
2	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	General information about The First and The Second Turkic Khaganates General information about researchers working in this field and publications.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
3	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Presentations.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
4	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Köktürk Signs (Letters). Some spelling rules in Köktürk Turkish.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
5	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Origin of Köktürk signs and distribution areas of Köktürk signs.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
6	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Morphology: State suffixes, possessive suffixes, noun suffixes in Köktürk Turkish. Adverbial-verbs and adjective-verbs in Köktürk Turkish. Verb conjugation in Köktürk Turkish.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
7	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Adverbs, binding prepositions, numbers in Köktürk Turkish. Conjoint verbs in Köktürk Turkish. Word making in Köktürk Turkish.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	The suffixes to make nouns from nouns, to make a verb from a noun, to make a noun from a verb and to make a verb from a verb in Köktürk Turkish.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
10	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Köktürk Monuments: Monument of the Cult, Bilge Khan Monument and Tonyukuk Monument.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
11	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Reading the east side of the Monument of the Kültigin.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
12	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Reading the east side of the Monument of the Kültigin.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
13	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Reading the east side of the Monument of the Kültigin.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
14	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Morphological word analysis of the Monument of the Kültigin	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
15	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Morphological word analysis of the Monument of the Kültigin.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Tekin, T. (2000), Orhon Yazıtları, Ankara: TDK
Ergin, M. (2004), Orhun Abideleri, İstanbul: Boğaziçi Yayınları.
Clauson, G. (1971), Etymological Dictionary of Pre-thirteenth-century Turkish, Oxford: Clarendon Press.
Erdal, M. (1991), Old Turkic Word Formation, Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz.

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

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	7	91
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	10	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	155