Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2TUR 102Turkish Language and Literature II2+0+02227.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Banking and Insurance
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim is to foster an understanding of the structural characteristics, operational mechanisms, and richness of the Turkish language, thereby awakening an awareness of and love for the mother tongue—a fundamental element of our national unity.
Course Content Types of letters, their features and rules, with sample texts. Features, rules and examples of the article genre. Writing rules of the column (fıkra) as an opinion piece, with examples. Using bibliographies. How to write a biography and its place in literature. Points to consider in travel writing. The place of memoirs in literature and their writing rules. The essay genre and how it differs from other genres. Book and journal reviews. Conference, open forum, panel and symposium: preparation, practice and outcomes. Debate: rules and outcomes. Oral and written expression practice.
Course Methods and Techniques Watching lecture videos, reading resources
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Sakine Hakkoymaz
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Moran, B. (1983-1994). A Critical Perspective on the Turkish Novel, Vol. 1-3. İletişim Publications, Istanbul.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Assignments 14 1 14
Mid-terms 1 8 8
Final examination 1 10 10
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2 60

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Will be able to recognize and distinguish between types of written and oral expression.
2 Will be able to express themselves effectively and gain social acceptance by thoroughly internalizing the Turkish language.
3 Will be able to better understand and use their mother tongue.
4 Will be able to better utilize science and knowledge by mastering their mother tongue.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Types of letters, their features and rules; sample texts Reading Ergin, M. (1995). Turkish Language for Universities. Bayrak Publishing, Istanbul. Öner, S. (2005). Composition with Examples: The Art of Systematic Writing and Speaking. Yuva Publishing, Istanbul.
2 Features, rules and examples of the article genre The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content. Ergin, M. (1995). Turkish Language for Universities. Bayrak Publishing, Istanbul. Öner, S. (2005). Composition with Examples: The Art of Systematic Writing and Speaking. Yuva Publishing, Istanbul.
3 The column (fıkra) as an opinion piece: writing rules and examples The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content. Ergin, M. (1995). Turkish Language for Universities. Bayrak Publishing, Istanbul. Öner, S. (2005). Composition with Examples: The Art of Systematic Writing and Speaking. Yuva Publishing, Istanbul.
4 Using bibliographies The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content. Ergin, M. (1995). Turkish Language for Universities. Bayrak Publishing, Istanbul. Öner, S. (2005). Composition with Examples: The Art of Systematic Writing and Speaking. Yuva Publishing, Istanbul.
5 Biography: how to write it and its place in literature The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content. Ergin, M. (1995). Turkish Language for Universities. Bayrak Publishing, Istanbul. Öner, S. (2005). Composition with Examples: The Art of Systematic Writing and Speaking. Yuva Publishing, Istanbul.
6 Points to consider in travel writing The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content. Ergin, M. (1995). Turkish Language for Universities. Bayrak Publishing, Istanbul. Öner, S. (2005). Composition with Examples: The Art of Systematic Writing and Speaking. Yuva Publishing, Istanbul.
7 Memoirs: their place in literature and writing rules The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content. Ergin, M. (1995). Turkish Language for Universities. Bayrak Publishing, Istanbul. Öner, S. (2005). Composition with Examples: The Art of Systematic Writing and Speaking. Yuva Publishing, Istanbul.
8 MIDTERM EXAM
9 The essay genre and how it differs from other genres The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content. Ergin, M. (1995). Turkish Language for Universities. Bayrak Publishing, Istanbul. Öner, S. (2005). Composition with Examples: The Art of Systematic Writing and Speaking. Yuva Publishing, Istanbul.
10 Book and journal reviews The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content. Ergin, M. (1995). Turkish Language for Universities. Bayrak Publishing, Istanbul. Öner, S. (2005). Composition with Examples: The Art of Systematic Writing and Speaking. Yuva Publishing, Istanbul.
11 Conference, open forum, panel and symposium: preparation, practice and outcomes The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content. Ergin, M. (1995). Turkish Language for Universities. Bayrak Publishing, Istanbul. Öner, S. (2005). Composition with Examples: The Art of Systematic Writing and Speaking. Yuva Publishing, Istanbul.
12 Debate: rules and outcomes The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content. Ergin, M. (1995). Turkish Language for Universities. Bayrak Publishing, Istanbul. Öner, S. (2005). Composition with Examples: The Art of Systematic Writing and Speaking. Yuva Publishing, Istanbul.
13 Oral expression practice The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content. Ergin, M. (1995). Turkish Language for Universities. Bayrak Publishing, Istanbul. Öner, S. (2005). Composition with Examples: The Art of Systematic Writing and Speaking. Yuva Publishing, Istanbul.
14 Written expression practice The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content. Ergin, M. (1995). Turkish Language for Universities. Bayrak Publishing, Istanbul. Öner, S. (2005). Composition with Examples: The Art of Systematic Writing and Speaking. Yuva Publishing, Istanbul.
15 FINAL EXAM

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14
All 5
C1
C2
C3
C4

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant