The academic content and curriculum of the Turkish Language and Literature Undergraduate Program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the rich structure of Turkish language and literature. This program aims to provide in-depth knowledge and skills in the fields of linguistics and literature.
The curriculum usually includes courses focusing on grammar, history of literature, literary genres and authors. The education process starts with basic courses in the early years and moves on to more specialized and detailed subjects in the later years.
Linguistics Courses: These courses cover the basic linguistic disciplines of Turkish such as phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. Students learn the structure and functioning of language and its universal and specific features. In addition, information on different Turkish dialects other than Turkish is also presented. Literature Courses: Different periods of Turkish literature (Classical, Tanzimat, Servet-i Fünun, Republican period, etc.) are examined in detail. Literary movements, important writers and their works are focused on. A wide range of information is given to students from folk literature to modern literature. Text Analysis: Students are taught techniques for analyzing literary and non-literary texts. These courses develop students' skills in critical thinking, analytical interpretation and effective communication. Writing and Communication Skills: Courses such as academic writing, creative writing and rhetoric are designed to enhance students' written and oral expression skills. These courses develop essential skills that will enable students to succeed in both their academic and professional lives. Elective Courses: Students are offered a variety of elective courses according to their interests. These courses may include areas such as Turkish cinema, Turkish theater, and children's literature. In addition, more theoretical courses such as literary theory and comparative literature can also be taken as electives. Senior Thesis/Project: In the final year of the program, students are usually expected to prepare a senior thesis or project. This requires the student to conduct independent research on a topic of interest and present the knowledge gained in an applied format. The curriculum of the program aims to provide students with a solid foundation in language and literature, as well as skills such as critical thinking, analytical problem solving and effective communication. This equips graduates to succeed in business and academic environments.