| Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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| TDE113 | OTTOMAN TURKISH I | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
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| Objectives: | The course has two main objectives: Firstly, the student will gain the ability to write in Arabic alphabet and secondly, to read printed texts with intensive Turkish vocabulary. For this, it is aimed that the student will recognize the letters and characters in the Ottoman Turkish Alphabet, distinguish the Arabic, Persian and Turkish letters from these letters, and comprehend the spelling rules specific to Turkish elements. |
| Content: | In this course, the emergence and development of the Arabic alphabet is briefly discussed. The history of the use of the Arabic alphabet by the Turks is covered. The letters in the Arabic alphabet are dealt with one by one with their spelling and pronunciation. Usages specific to Turkish and exceptional cases are evaluated separately. Writing exercises are done in Arabic letters. Printed texts whose vocabulary is mainly composed of Turkish words are read and analyzed. |