1. To cultivate Turcologists, researchers, and scientists who possess the competence to advance their acquired knowledge in Turkish Language and Literature in both disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas of specialisation such as reading and interpreting archival documents, editing, intralingual translation, contemporary Turkic languages, Turkish theatre, and storytelling.
2. To enhance students’ awareness of social responsibility and commitment to the common good by equipping them with the ability to act responsibly in ways that promote environmental awareness, sustainability, accessibility, inclusivity, and well-being, as well as fostering their critical thinking and ethical decision-making skills.
3. To develop and implement innovative educational approaches that meet current scientific and societal challenges, broaden students’ career prospects and scientific proficiency, and promote interdisciplinary interaction and specialization.
4. To build stronger links between the university and industry that enable students to develop problem-solving, entrepreneurial, and lifelong learning skills, strengthen their theoretical knowledge through practice, and enhance their employability.
5. To actively integrate artificial intelligence and technological solutions into education and research, continuously enhance digitalisation initiatives, and consequently apply teaching, learning, and assessment methods that address current demands.
6. To increase the Department’s international recognition and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience among faculty and students at national and global levels through national and international academic exchange programmes, collaborative projects, and dual degree opportunities.
7. To ensure the preservation of the Turkish Language and Literature, and its accurate transmission to future generations, and in line with this aim, to equip students with the ability to identify and respond to relevant academic challenges in a timely and appropriate manner.
The Bachelor Programme in Turkish Language and Literature is designed to cultivate Turcologists, researchers, and scientists whopossess the competence to advance their acquired knowledge in Turkish Language and Literature in both disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas of specialisation such as reading and interpreting archival documents, editing, intralingual translation, contemporary Turkic languages, Turkish theatre, and storytelling.
The Programme seeks to develop innovative educational approaches grounded in interdisciplinary interaction and specialization, while continuously strengthening university-industry collaborations. In line with its vision of increased international engagement, the Programme also promotes the exchange of knowledge and experience on a global scale.
Graduates of the Bachelor Programme in Turkish Language and Literature are individuals who possess a multifaceted and profound knowledge in the field of Turkish Language and Literature, and the ability to use Turkish correctly and effectively in written and spoken form at an academic level; who have acquired the skills to understand, analyse, and interpret various literary texts in detail; who have gained the competence to conduct research and to present the knowledge they have acquired in accordance with scientific criteria, as well as the ability to think critically and solve problems; who, through the fundamental and applied research they conduct, produce facilitating solutions to current issues related to the fields of Turkish Language and Literature, concerning both the Turkish Language and literary history; who ensure the preservation of the Turkish Language and Literature and its accurate transmission to future generations; and, in line with this aim, who possess the ability to identify and respond to relevant academic challenges in a timely and appropriate manner, and thereby have the qualifications to be employed in various sectors.
Graduates may pursue academic careers by continuing with master’s and doctoral programmes in Turkish Language and Literature, and they may take part in scientific projects conducted at universities and research centres. They are also eligible to work as teachers of Turkish Language and Literature in public schools under the Ministry of National Education, as well as in private schools and educational institutions.
In addition to the high-quality discipline-specific education they receive:
Graduates who have completed the “Reading and Interpreting Archival Documents Certificate Programme” may work in archives and libraries that house Ottoman archival documents.
Graduates who have completed the “Editing and Intralingual Translation Certificate Programme” and the “Contemporary Turkic Languages Certificate Programme” may work in publishing houses, newspapers and magazines, or in institutions that require translation activities involving Turkic languages.c
Graduates who have completed the “Turkish Theatre Certificate Programme” and the “Storytelling Certificate Programme” may work in advertising agencies, media organisations, creative writing workshops, or public institutions such as TRT (Turkish Radio and Television Corporation) and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
The objective of this programme is to cultivate Turcologists, researchers, and scientists who
- Possess knowledge of the historical development and current state of Turkish Language and Literature, and are familiar with the fundamental scientific concepts and research methods in the fields of Old Turkish Language, Modern Turkish Language, Contemporary Turkic Languages, Classical Turkish Literature, Modern Turkish Literature, and Turkish Folk Literature,
- Act responsibly in ways that promote environmental awareness, sustainability, accessibility, inclusivity and well-being and who have acquired skills in critical thinking, entrepreneurship, problem solving, ethical decision-making, and lifelong learning,
- Have the skills of using current artificial intelligence and information technologies and the competence to advance their acquired knowledge in Turkish Language and Literature in disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas of specialisation such as reading and interpreting archival documents, editing, intralingual translation, contemporary Turkic languages, Turkish theatre, and storytelling,
- Access and effectively utilise key resources in the field of Turkish Language and Literature, and possess basic proficiency in a foreign language
- Have the competence to work in managerial, research, and applied roles in national and international institutions in both the public and private sectors as individuals with the ability to define their career goals and manage their professional development and who are committed to professional ethical values.
Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be able to
PO-1) Analyse the Turkish language in terms of phonology, morphology, semantics, and syntax, use Turkish accurately and clearly and communicate the knowledge acquired.
PO-2) Read texts of Turkish Language and Literature written in all alphabets used from its origins to the present and evaluate them from both philological and literary perspectives.
PO-3) Understand the fundamental concepts and theories of folklore, evaluate oral and written folkloric works, and conduct compilation and research activities in this field.
PO-4) Synthesise knowledge acquired from different disciplines through an interdisciplinary approach.
PO-5) Advance their acquired knowledge in Turkish Language and Literature in both disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas of specialisation such as reading and interpreting archival documents, editing, intralingual translation, contemporary Turkic languages, Turkish theatre, and storytelling.
PO-6) Use computer and artificial intelligence technologies widely used in the field of Turkish Language and Literature for tasks such as literature reviews and generating content and bibliographies.
PO-7) Follow scientific and technological developments in Turkish Language and Literature and related fields, assess career opportunities, identify personal and professional development goals, and adopt lifelong learning strategies to achieve these goals.
PO-8) Act with a sense of social responsibility and justice and in accordance with professional ethical principles, quality standards, and universal values by taking into account potential legal and societal consequences of their scientific research and professional activities.
PO-9) Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
PO-10) Access reliable sources of information, conduct literature reviews, and design and carry out academic research in the field of Turkish Language and Literature.
PO-11) Effectively communicate the specialised topics, theories, research, and solutions in the field of Turkish Language and Literature to all relevant stakeholders using scientific terminology, both orally and in writing, in Turkish and communicate at a basic level in a foreign language.
PO-12) Identify major works from various periods and genres in Turkish Language and Literature, read example texts representing the historical development of the Turkish language, transcribe them, and analyse them critically.
PO-13) Analyse classical and contemporary literary texts within the frameworks of literary movements and theories, and evaluate and interpret them through a critical lens.