Faculty: Education

The Turkish Language Teaching specialization focuses on the principles and practices of teaching Turkish to native and non-native speakers. Students acquire skills in linguistics, language teaching, curriculum development, assessment, cultural competence, and preparation for careers in education, language teaching, curriculum development, and related fields.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the principles of Turkish language teaching.
• Develop skills in linguistics and language education.
• Learn curriculum development and assessment techniques.
• Explore cultural competence and multicultural education.
• Analyze theories of language acquisition and second language learning.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and teaching skills.
• Gain practical experience through practicum and internships.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Turkish Language Teaching - Overview of the principles, history, and current trends of Turkish language teaching.
2. Linguistics for Turkish Language Teachers - Fundamentals of Turkish linguistics, phonetics, grammar, and semantics.
3. Language Pedagogy - Principles of language teaching, including methodologies and techniques.
4. Curriculum Development for Language Teaching - Techniques for designing and implementing language curricula.
5. Assessment in Language Teaching - Methods for assessing language proficiency and educational outcomes.
6. Cultural Competency and Multicultural Education - Principles of integrating cultural awareness and diversity into language teaching.
7. Second Language Acquisition - Theories and practices of second language learning and teaching.
8. Development of Educational Materials for Language Teaching - Creation and adaptation of educational materials for language instruction.
9. Technology in Language Teaching - Use of technology and digital tools in language teaching and learning.
10. Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language - Specialized techniques for teaching Turkish to non-native speakers.
11. Practical Teaching Experience - Real-world teaching experiences in schools, language centers, or educational institutions.
12. Practical/Applied Training - Supervised teaching or educational work in schools, language centers, or related organizations.
13. Graduation Project - A comprehensive project applying Turkish language teaching skills, such as developing a language curriculum, conducting a language assessment study, or creating educational materials.

Assessment Methods:

• Analysis of Turkish language teaching principles
• Linguistics projects
• Language pedagogy projects
• Curriculum development projects
• Assessment in language teaching projects
• Cultural competency and multicultural education projects
• Second language acquisition projects
• Development of materials projects
• Technology in language teaching projects
• Turkish as a Foreign Language (TFL) teaching projects
• Practicum reports
• Internship/applied training reports
• Graduation projects and presentations

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Introduction to Turkish Language Teaching"
• "Linguistics for Turkish Language Teachers"
• "Language Pedagogy"
• "Curriculum Development for Language Teaching"
• "Assessment in Language Teaching"
• "Cultural Competency and Multicultural Education"
• "Second Language Acquisition"
• "Development of Materials for Language Teaching"
• "Technology in Language Teaching"
• "Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language (TFL)"

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of linguistics and education principles and an interest in teaching the Turkish language.

Duration of Specialization:

Typically 4 years to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Turkish Language Teaching.

Certification:

Graduates may obtain certifications such as:

• Certified Turkish Language Teacher
• Certificates in specific language teaching techniques and methodologies.

Target Audience:

Aspiring Turkish language teachers, educators, curriculum developers, language instructors, and professionals seeking careers in schools, language centers, educational institutions, and related fields. This specialization equips students with the linguistic, educational, and cultural skills necessary to excel in Turkish language teaching, supporting careers in various roles within schools, language centers, educational institutions, and related fields. The program offers comprehensive education in the principles of Turkish language teaching, linguistics, language pedagogy, curriculum development, assessment, cultural competence, second language acquisition, material development, technology in education, and practical experience through practicums and internships, preparing students for successful careers in this field.