About

Department of Contemporary Turkish Dialects and Literature Overview

Established: 2013
Program Length: 4 years
Degree Conferred: Bachelor’s in Contemporary Turkish Language and Literatures
Qualification Level: Bachelor’s Degree

Program Profile
The Department of Contemporary Turkish Dialects and Literatures, established in 2013 within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, has rapidly developed its educational capacity, delivering courses solely through its own faculty since 2015. With up-to-date technical facilities, it provides instruction in a dedicated building equipped with essential resources for a contemporary learning environment.

Graduate Profiles and Career Prospects
Graduates earn the title of "Turcologist" and qualify to teach Turkish and Turkish Language and Literature in schools under the Ministry of Education. They are also eligible for positions as specialists in the Atatürk Cultural Center, the Turkish Language Institution, TRT, and the Ministry of Culture. Additionally, career opportunities extend to universities and cultural institutions across Turkish-speaking countries.

Admission Requirements

• Domestic Students: High School Diploma and selection based on university entrance exam scores.
• International Students: High School Diploma and placement based on the university’s Foreign Student Examination scores.

Qualification Requirements
To graduate, students must complete 240 ECTS credits over eight semesters, maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00/4.00, and pass all courses.

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop foundational knowledge in Turkish language, dialects, and literature.
2. Read and interpret historical Turkish texts.
3. Understand key components of Turkish folklore.
4. Gain insight into the historical development of Turkish language and literature.
5. Compare modern and historical Turkish dialects linguistically.
6. Conduct research and access resources efficiently.
7. Master proper Turkish language use.
8. Acquire knowledge of Turkic history.
9. Analyze texts in Turkish dialects linguistically.
10. Study and critique modern Turkish literature and its historical context.

Further Study Opportunities
Graduates may pursue master’s or doctoral programs in fields such as Old and Modern Turkish Language, Turkish Literature, and Turkish Folklore.

Assessment and Grading
Assessment is based on midterm and final exams, with finals comprising at least 60% of the grade. Summer internships are required, totaling at least 40 working days, with evaluation based on reports and presentations.

Graduation Requirements
To graduate, students must successfully complete all courses in the curriculum across eight semesters (four years), earning a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale.

Mode of Study
Full-time, in-person instruction.