The academic content and curriculum of the Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Turkic Dialects and Literatures covers many aspects of linguistics and literature. The program provides students with comprehensive knowledge of the history, structure and use of Turkic languages. It also studies the literature of Turkic dialects, the written and oral culture of these dialects. The curriculum usually includes main components such as
Fundamentals of Linguistics: This section covers the basic areas of linguistics, such as phonetics (phonetics and phonology), morphology (morphology), syntax (syntaxis) and semantics (semantics). Students learn how languages are structured and function.
Examination of Turkish Dialects: Various Turkish dialects (Uzbek, Uyghur, Turkmen, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, etc.) are studied in detail. In these courses, the sound and structural features, vocabulary and grammatical rules of each dialect are discussed.
Literary Studies: The analysis of literary works written in Turkic dialects is at the center of this department. Students learn about literary movements, themes and styles through examples from different periods and authors.
Historical Linguistics and Dialect History: The historical development of Turkic languages, their relations with each other and their changes over time are the focus of these courses.
Sociolinguistic and Cultural Studies: This field examines language use in communities where Turkish dialects are spoken in a social and cultural context. The interaction of languages with elements such as gender, ethnic identity and social class is covered in this section.
Translation and Interpretation: Techniques and strategies of translation between Turkish dialects and between Turkish dialects and other languages are taught in these courses.
Research Methods and Project Work: Students learn the techniques of research in linguistics and literature and work on independent or group projects.
The program also allows students to develop their theoretical knowledge practically by offering activities such as practical applications in language laboratories, seminars and workshops. Alongside the academic curriculum, students also have the opportunity to do internships and interact with experts in their field. This provides students with a wide range of opportunities for both academic and professional development.