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OLD TURKISH II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
TDE214 OLD TURKISH II 4 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
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim of the course is to teach the students: historical conditions that prepared Old Uyghur Turkish, texts from Buddhist, Manichaean and Christian circles written in the Old Uyghur Turkish period, the place of Old Uyghur Turkish in Turkish Language history, phonetic and morphological features of Old Uyghur Turkish, and Prince Kalyanamkara and Papamkara story texts by examining their etymological and morphological features.
Contents of the Course Unit: The course includes the historical conditions of Old Uyghur Turkish, the Buddhist, Manichaean and Christian texts written during the Old Uyghur Turkish period, the place of Old Uyghur Turkish in the Turkish Language History, the phonetic and morphological features of Old Uyghur Turkish and the sample text studies of the story of Prince Kalyanamkara and Papamkara.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Recognize the historical conditions that prepared the Old Uyghur Turkish period.
List the Buddhist, Manichaean and Christian texts written in the Old Uyghur Turkish period.
Express the place of the Old Uyghur Turkish period in the history of Turkish language in their own words.
Examine the phonetic and morphological features of Old Uyghur Turkish on texts.
Compare the phonetic and morphological characteristics of Göktürk with contemporary Turkish.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned Historical conditions that prepared Old Uyghur Turkish. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
2 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned Historical conditions that prepared Old Uyghur Turkish. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
3 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned Phonetic and Morphological Features of Old Uyghur Turkish. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
4 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned Phonetic and Morphological Features of Old Uyghur Turkish. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
5 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned Historical information about Uyghur Turks. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
6 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned Historical states that make up the old Uyghur language and culture. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
7 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned Written documents from the Uyghurs: Taryat (Terhin), Şine Usu, Sevrey, Karabalasagun, Hoytu Tamir and Gurbalçin Inscriptions. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned Differences in phonetics, morphology, vocabulary and sentence structure between Köktürk Turkish and Old Uyghur. Introducing the Uyghur alphabet. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
10 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned Introduction to the story of Prince Kalyanamkara and Papamkara. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
11 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned Reading the story of Prince Kalyanamkara and Papamkara in Uyghur Turkish. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
12 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned Reading the story of Prince Kalyanamkara and Papamkara in Uyghur Turkish. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
13 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned Morphological analysis of the story of Prince Kalyanamkara and Papamkara. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
14 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned Morphological analysis of the story of Prince Kalyanamkara and Papamkara. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
15 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned Morphological analysis of the story of Prince Kalyanamkara and Papamkara. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Caferoğlu, A. (2016), Türk Dili Tarihi, İstanbul: Altın Ordu Yayınları.
Erciulasun, A. B. (2013), Türk Dili Tarihi, İstanbul: Akçağ Yayınları.
Caferoğlu, A. (2015), Eski Uygur Türkçesi Sözlüğü, Ankara: TDK.
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

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 155
Workload (h) / 25.5 6,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0