MIDDLE TURKISH I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TDE327	MIDDLE TURKISH I	5	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	Assist.Prof. TÜRKAN KORKMAZ BULUT
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 Karakhanid Turkish and Khwarezm Turkish, literary texts written in the periods of Karakhanid Turkish and Khwarezm Turkish, the place of Karakhanid Turkish and Khwarezm Turkish in historical Turkish dialects.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course covers the phonetic and morphological features of Karakhanid Turkish and Khwarezm Turkish, literary texts written in the periods of Karakhanid Turkish and Khwarezm Turkish, the place of Karakhanid Turkish and Khwarezm Turkish in historical Turkish dialects.

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 Karakhanid Turkish and Khwarezm Turkish.
List the literary texts written in Karakhanid Turkish and Khwarezm Turkish.
Examine the vocabulary of in Karakhanid Turkish and Khwarezm Turkish on the texts in terms of morphology.
Compare the phonetic and morphological features of in Karakhanid Turkish and Khwarezm Turkish with the phonetic and morphological features of historical dialects of Turkish.
Evaluate the place of in Karakhanid Turkish and Khwarezm Turkish among the 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	General information about Karakhanid Empire.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
2	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	The place of Karakhanid Turkish in Turkish Language History.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
3	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Phonetical features of Karakhanid Turkish.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
4	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Morphological features of Karakhanid Turkish.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
5	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	.Texts of Karakhanid Turkish: Kutadgu Bilig.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
6	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Texts of Karakhanid Turkish: Kitâb-ı Dîvânü Lûgati't-Türk	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
7	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Karahanlı Turkish texts: Atebetü'l-Hakâyık. Turkish translations of the Quran written in Karakhanid Turkish	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Examination of sample sentences taken from Kutadgu Bilig and morphological analysis of words.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
10	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Examination of sample sentences taken from Dîvânü Lûgati’t-Türk and morphological analysis of words.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
11	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Examination of sample sentences taken from Atebetü'l-Hakâyık and morphological analysis of words.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
12	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Introduction to Khwarezm Turkish: Giving general information about Khwarezm Turkish and important differences between Khwarezm Turkish and Karakhanid Turkish.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
13	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Linguistic features of Khwarezm Turkish	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
14	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Texts of Khwarezm Turkish: Mukaddimetü’l Edeb, Kısasu’l-Enbiyâ etc.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
15	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Texts of Khwarezm Turkish: Mukaddimetü’l Edeb, Kısasu’l-Enbiyâ etc.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Hacıeminoğlu, N. (1996), Karahanlı Türkçesi Grameri, Ankara: TDK.
Arat, R. R. (2003), Kutadgu Bilig, Ankara: TTK.
Arat, R. R. (2006), Atebetü’l-Hakayık, Ankara: TDK.
Clauson, G. (1971), Etymological Dictionary of Pre-thirteenth-century Turkish, Oxford: Clarendon Press.

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	10	130
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	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	204