Graduate Education Institute · Turkish Language and Literature · Master
Course Objective
To understand the phonetic, phonological, morphological, syntactic, and lexical features of Middle Turkish. To recognize works written in Middle Turkish and to be able to read these works in their original scripts. To analyze the linguistic features of Middle Turkish through texts.
Course Content
The influence of the period following the 12th century on the historical development of the Turkish language. Political, social, and geographical events of the Middle Turkish period. Understanding texts written in Arabic script. Distinguishing Middle Turkish from other periods and stages of the Turkish language. Reading and writing in Middle Turkish. Linguistic features of Middle Turkish. Conducting linguistic analyses of Middle Turkish texts.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Understands the historical development of the Turkish language after the 12th century.
- It distinguishes Middle Turkish from its ancient and modern dialects.
- Recognizes authors who have produced works in Middle Turkish.
- Understands the linguistic features of Middle Turkish.
- Identifies the linguistic features of Middle Turkish based on texts
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Practice | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The historical development of the Turkish language after the 12th century. | |
| 2 | The Northeast Turks and the Turkish Language. | |
| 3 | Khwarezmian Turkish I. | |
| 4 | Khwarezmian Turkish I. | |
| 5 | Chagatai Turkish I. | |
| 6 | Chagatai Turkish II. | |
| 7 | Chagatai Turkish III. | |
| 8 | Midterm | |
| 9 | Old Kipchak Turkish I. | |
| 10 | Old Kipchak Turkish II. | |
| 11 | The Western Turks and the Origins of Western Turkish. | |
| 12 | Old Oghuz Turkish I. | |
| 13 | Old Oghuz Turkish II. | |
| 14 | Ottoman Turkish I. | |
| 16 | Final Exam | |
| 15 | Ottoman Turkish II. |