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  Course Description
Course Name : Old Turkish

Course Code : TE 213

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ENGİN ÇETİN
Asst.Prof.Dr. ENGİN ÇETİN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the term Old Turkish and what the term entails.
Knows the historical, political and cultural conditions that formed the written language of Orkhon Turkish.
Recognizes the alphabet used in the Orkhon Turkish Period.
Recognizes texts written in Orchon Turkish and knows their characteristics.
Knows about the discovery of Orkhon Turkish texts and the studies on the texts.
Understands the characteristics of the language properties of Orkhon Turkish.
Knows the syntax of texts written in Orkhon Turkish.
Is able to compare the features of Orkhon Turkish with other periods and fields.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Introduction to the alphabet, texts and linguistic qualities of Old Turkish which is the first period of written Turkish.

Course Contents : Old Turkish, Orkhon Turkic (Kokturkish), Uyghur definitions, scope and general characteristics of the era, I. and II. Eastern Turkey (Köktürk) Khanate (the era of Terms, geography, political and administrative structure of the state, communities and belief systems that make up Khanate), Orkhon inscriptions and inscriptions studies on the discovery, Old Turkish Overview of work in general, references to the old Turkish and Turkish in Orkhon, Orkhon Turkic (Kokturkish) texts used in scripts , the alphabet, their opinions on the origin of the alphabet. The phonology, morphology and syntax of Orkhon Turkish based on the Southern side of the Kul-Tigin inscription, the phonology, morphology and syntax of Orkhon Turkish based on the Tonyukuk inscription, the phonology, morphology and syntax of Orkhon Turkish based on the Choyr and Kül İç Chor inscriptions, the phonology, morphology and syntax of Orkhon Turkish based on the Ongin inscriptions.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom The


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definitions and scope of Old Turkish, Orkhon Turkic (Kokturkish), Uyghur and general characteristics the period. I. and II. Eastern Turkey (Köktürk) Khanate period will be given as homework. lectures, discussion
2 The I. and II. Eastern Turkey (Köktürk) Khanate (The geography, political and administrative structure of the state) lectures, discussion
3 Orkhon inscriptions and discovery studies of the inscriptions, A general overview of Old Turkish studies The texts on the southern side of Kultigin inscription will be analyzed by students in terms of phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics lectures, discussion
4 The phonology, morphology and syntax of Orkhon Turkish based on the Southern side of the Kul-Tigin inscription. The texts on the southern side of Kultigin inscription will be analyzed by students in terms of phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics lectures, discussion
5 The phonology, morphology and syntax of Orkhon Turkish based on the Southern side of the Kul-Tigin inscription. The texts on the southern side of Kultigin inscription will be analyzed by students in terms of phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics lectures, discussion
6 The phonology, morphology and syntax of Orkhon Turkish based on the Southern side of the Kul-Tigin inscription. Kültigin inscription on the face of the structures located in South, phonetics, morphology and semantics aspects of the course will be dealt with under preparation by students lectures, discussion
7 The phonology, morphology and syntax of Orkhon Turkish based on the Southern side of the Kul-Tigin inscription. The texts on the southern side of Kultigin inscription will be analyzed by students in terms of phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics lectures, discussion
8 Mid-term exam. Exam
9 The phonology, morphology and syntax of Orkhon Turkish based on the Southern side of the Kul-Tigin inscription. The texts on the southern side of Kultigin inscription will be analyzed by students in terms of phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. lectures, discussion
10 The phonology, morphology and syntax of Orkhon Turkish based on the Southern side of the Kul-Tigin inscription. The texts on the Tunyukuk inscription will be analyzed by students in terms of phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. lectures, discussion
11 The phonology, morphology and syntax of Orkhon Turkish based on the Tunyukuk inscription. The texts on the Tunyukuk inscription will be analyzed by students in terms of phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. lectures, discussion
12 The phonology, morphology and syntax of Orkhon Turkish based on the Tunyukuk inscription. The texts on the Chor and Kül İç Chor inscription will be analyzed by students in terms of phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. lectures, discussion
13 The phonology, morphology and syntax of Orkhon Turkish based on the Chor and Kül İç Chor inscription. The texts on the Ongin inscriptions will be analyzed by students in terms of phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. lectures, discussion
14 The phonology, morphology and syntax of Orkhon Turkish based on the Ongin inscriptions. The texts on the Ongin inscriptions will be analyzed by students in terms of phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. lectures, discussion
15 The phonology, morphology and syntax of Orkhon Turkish based on the Ongin inscriptions. The texts on the Ongin inscriptions will be analyzed by students in terms of phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. lectures, discussion.
16/17 Final Exam Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  A. von Gabain, Eski Türkçenin Grameri Muharrem Ergin, Orhun Abideleri Talat Tekin Orhon Yazıtları Talat Tekin, Orhon Türkçesi Grameri M. Erdal, A Grammar of Old Turkic M. Erdal, Old Turkic Word Formation
 A. V. Gabain Eski Türkçenin Grameri T. Tekin Orhon Türkçesi Grameri; M. Erdal A Grammar of Old Turkic
 M. Räsänen, G. Clauson ve H. Eren’in etimolojik sözlükleri, Nadalyaev vb.’nin hazırladıkları Drevnetyurskiy Slovar’ ve başka sözlükler, etimoloji ve dönemin söz varlığına ilişkin makale
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Communicates written and orally by using Turkish effectively. Asks questions, observes, thinks critically and constructively, obeying the principles of academic ethics. 1
2 Is able to use basic information technologies necessary for undergraduate studies and future career and raises the capacity of application. 5
3 Is able to follow the historical development process of Turkish Language and Literature. 5
4 Comprehends Turkish Language and Literature’s historical and contemporary material by means of scientific method and theoretical knowledge. 4
5 Knows and realizes the importance of Turcology’s fundamental concepts. 5
6 Learns the theoretical foundations between literature, language and culture. 3
7 Comprehends the position of Turkish Language and Literature in the world languages and literatures. 3
8 Analayses language and literature materials with comparative methods. 2
9 Is able to prepare correlation analyses between language, culture and literature. 3
10 Comprehends and solves problems of Turcology. 5
11 Comprehends and is able to discuss old and new texts. 5
12 Acquires philological and linguistic vision. 5
13 Becomes skilful at using scientific methods and philological knowledge through analysing literary text effectively. 5
14 Acquires the ability of working on literary texts individually or in a group. 3
15 Acquires the ability of accessing related reference guides and using them effectively. 5
16 Have an intellectual background with comprehending concepts of field, transferring the knowledge, communicating with colleagues. 4
17 Finds solutions to problems of Turcology and contributes to the development of Turcology. 4
18 Is competent in a foreign language in order to comprehend concepts of Turcology and communicate with colleagues. 4
19 Knows a foreign language (ESP) sufficient for applications in the field at A2 level. 1
20 Has sufficient knowledge and is conscious about Ataturk’s principles and the history of Turkish revolution. 1
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 2 26
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 2 26
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 73
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.92
ECTS Credit: 3