Faculty: Education The Turkish Language and Literature major focuses on the study of the Turkish language, its literature, and cultural heritage. Students gain skills in linguistics, literary analysis, cultural studies, and language teaching, preparing for careers in education, publishing, cultural institutions, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of Turkish linguistics and literature. - Develop skills in literary analysis and criticism. - Learn the history and evolution of the Turkish language and literature. - Explore Turkish cultural studies and folklore. - Analyze language teaching methodologies and practices. - Develop critical thinking, research, and communication skills. - Gain practical experience through projects and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Turkish Language and Literature** - Overview of Turkish language and literature principles, history, and cultural significance. 2. **Turkish Linguistics** - Fundamentals of Turkish grammar, phonetics, and syntax. 3. **Literary Analysis and Criticism** - Techniques for analyzing and interpreting Turkish literary works. 4. **History of Turkish Literature** - Study of the evolution of Turkish literature from its origins to the present day. 5. **Turkish Cultural Studies** - Exploration of Turkish culture, folklore, and societal norms. 6. **Language Teaching Methodologies** - Principles of teaching Turkish as a second language. 7. **Turkish Folklore and Mythology** - Study of Turkish folktales, myths, and traditional stories. 8. **Modern Turkish Literature** - Analysis of contemporary Turkish literary works and authors. 9. **Research Methods in Literature** - Techniques for conducting literary research and writing academic papers. 10. **Translation Studies** - Principles of translating literary works from and into Turkish. 11. **Portfolio Development** - Creating a professional portfolio showcasing Turkish language and literature skills. 12. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in educational institutions, publishing houses, cultural centers, or research organizations. 13. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying Turkish language and literature skills, such as conducting a literary analysis, developing a language teaching curriculum, or researching a cultural topic. **Assessment Methods:** - Turkish language and literature principles analyses - Turkish linguistics projects - Literary analysis and criticism projects - History of Turkish literature projects - Turkish cultural studies projects - Language teaching methodologies projects - Turkish folklore and mythology projects - Modern Turkish literature projects - Research methods in literature projects - Translation studies projects - Portfolio development projects - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Turkish Language and Literature" - "Turkish Linguistics" - "Literary Analysis and Criticism" - "History of Turkish Literature" - "Turkish Cultural Studies" - "Language Teaching Methodologies" - "Turkish Folklore and Mythology" - "Modern Turkish Literature" - "Research Methods in Literature" - "Translation Studies" - "Portfolio Development" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of Turkish language, literature, and an interest in cultural studies. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Turkish Language and Literature. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Certificate in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language (TÖMER) - Certifications in specific literary research and translation software **Target Audience:** Aspiring educators, literary critics, cultural researchers, translators, and professionals seeking careers in educational institutions, publishing houses, cultural centers, research organizations, and related fields. This major equips students with the linguistic, literary, and cultural skills needed to excel in Turkish language and literature, supporting careers in various roles within educational institutions, publishing houses, cultural centers, research organizations, and related fields.