The academic content and curriculum of the Bachelor of Arts in Azerbaijani Turkish and Literature is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of Azerbaijani language and literature. The curriculum of this program covers a broad spectrum spanning the fields of linguistics, literature, history and culture.
Linguistics Courses: These courses cover the basic linguistic features of Azerbaijan Turkish such as phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. Students learn the historical development of Azerbaijan Turkish, its dialects and its relations with other Turkic languages. In addition, the use of the language and its sociolinguistic features are also part of these courses.
Literary Theory and History: The courses in this area deal with the history and development of Azerbaijani literature. They focus on important works and writers of Azerbaijani literature from the classical period to the modern and contemporary period. Literary movements, literary criticism and literary theory are also included in these courses.
Literary Text Analysis: Students read and analyze selected works from various periods of Azerbaijani literature. These courses focus on the analysis of literary texts in terms of language, theme, style and context.
Research and Methodology Courses: These courses teach students the skills and methodology of conducting academic research. Students learn about scientific research techniques, data collection and analysis methods.
Applied Language Courses: Students are offered courses aimed at increasing their language skills to improve the practical use of Azerbaijani Turkish. These courses improve students' written and oral communication skills.
Elective Courses: Students are offered a variety of elective courses to choose from according to their interests. These courses enable students to specialize in specific areas and increase their general cultural knowledge.
The curriculum is usually balanced with theoretical lectures, seminars, group work and independent research projects. In this way, students develop both theoretical knowledge and practical application and research skills. In addition, students' critical thinking, analytical evaluation and academic writing skills are developed throughout the program. This comprehensive and well-rounded curriculum aims to train students to become knowledgeable and competent individuals in the field of Azerbaijani language and literature.