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MIDDLE TURKISH II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
TDE314 MIDDLE TURKISH II 6 3 3 8

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 the phonetic and morphological features of Harezm-Altınordu Turkish, Kipchak Turkish and Chagatay Turkish, the works of these periods, their place in the history of Turkish language, the study of the works of these periods in terms of phonetics, morphology and semantics.
Contents of the Course Unit: The course includes the phonetic and morphological features of Harezm-Altınordu Turkish, Kipchak Turkish and Chagatay Turkish, the works of these periods, the place in the Turkish language history of these periods, the study of the works of these periods in terms of phonetics, morphology and semantics.

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

Remember the phonetic and morphological features of Harezm-Altınordu Turkish, Kipchak Turkish and Chagatay Turkish.
List the literary texts written in Harezm-Altınordu Turkish, Kipchak Turkish and Chagatay Turkish.
Examine the vocabulary of Harezm-Altınordu Turkish, Kipchak Turkish and Chagatay Turkish on the texts in terms of morphology.
Compare the phonetic and morphological features of Harezm-Altınordu Turkish, Kipchak Turkish and Chagatay Turkish with the phonetic and morphological features of the historical dialects of Turkish.
Assess the place of Harezm-Altınordu Turkish, Kipchak Turkish and Chagatay Turkish in historical Turkish dialects.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned The nature of Harezm-Altınordu Turkish. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
2 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned The place of Harezm-Altınordu Turkish in the history of the Turkish Language. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
3 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned The place of Harezm-Altınordu Turkish in the history of Turkish Language and its phonetic-morphological features. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
4 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned Introduction of Kipchak (Northern) Turkish. Giving information about where the name of Kipchak comes from and how the Kipchaks are positioned on the stage of history. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
5 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned Giving information about the classical literary works of Kipchak Turkish, dictionary and grammar books and diplomatic correspondence. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
6 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned Important studies on Kipchak works: Codex Cumanicus, Tercümanü Türkî ve Arabî, Kitabü’l-idrâk li Lisanü’l-etrak etc. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
7 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned Differences between Harezm Turkish and Kipchak Turkish. Language features of Kipchak Turkish: sound features, morphological features, case suffixes, verb conjugation. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned Presentation of Gulistan translation work. Reading part of the work from the Arabic lettered text. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
10 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned Transcription of the Arabic letter Gulistan text and morphological analysis of words. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
11 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned Transcription of the Arabic letter Gulistan text and morphological analysis of words. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
12 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned Introduction of Chagatay Turkish. Introducing the important dictionaries of Chagatay Turkish and giving information about the origin of the name Chagatay. The introduction of the periods of Chagatay Turkish. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
13 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned Language features of Chagatay Turkish: vowel changes, consonant changes, vowel harmonies. Construction suffixes in Chagatay Turkish. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
14 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned Compound verbs in Chagatay Turkish. Conjugation suffixes, case suffixes in Chagatay Turkish. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
15 Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned Noun-verbs, adjective-verbs and adverb-verbs in Chagatay Turkish. Verb conjugation in Chagatay Turkish. Verse and prose works of Ali Şîr Nevâi. Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Paçacıoğlu, B. (2003), Orta Türkçe, Sivas: Dilek Offset.
Ata, A. (2014), Harezm-Altınordu Türkçesi, Ankara: Ankara Üni. Yay.
Eckmann, J. (2014), Harezm-Altınordu ve Kıpçak Türkçesi Üzerine Araştırmalar, Ankara: TDK.
Toparlı, R. & Vural, H. (2007), Harezm Türkçesi, Tokat.

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.
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.
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.
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".
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 12 10 120
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 20 20
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 18 18
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 30 0 202
Total Workload of the Course Unit 202
Workload (h) / 25.5 7,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 8,0