Turkish Language and Literature MA - Science of Literature
Faculty of Education

About Department

This program introduces students to the rich literary tradition of Turkish language and literature. Students explore various genres, periods, and literary movements while developing their critical analysis and research skills. From classical Ottoman literature to contemporary Turkish fiction, the program offers a comprehensive study of Turkish literary works and their cultural significance. Through coursework, seminars, and independent research projects, students gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities of Turkish literature, becoming insightful scholars and critics.

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Course Plan

No. Code Name Semester Weekly Hours ECTS Year Type Syllabus
1 TLL 501 Ottoman Turkish Language Fall 2 + 1 5.0 1 Compulsory
2 RMAW 590 Research Methods and Academic Writing Fall 2 + 1 5.0 1 Compulsory
3 TLL 509 Master Thesis Fall 0 + 20 30.0 1 Compulsory
4 TLL 503 Sources of Turkish Literature Fall 2 + 1 5.0 1 Compulsory
5 TLL 502 Poetics of Turkish Literature Fall 2 + 1 5.0 1 Compulsory
6 TLL 518 Folklore theories Fall 2 + 1 5.0 1 Elective
7 TLL 503 Sources of Turkish Literature Fall 2 + 1 5.0 1 Compulsory
8 TLL 504 Old Turkish Script Fall 2 + 1 5.0 1 Compulsory
9 TLL521 Children's Literature Fall 2 + 1 5.0 1 Elective
10 TLL 519 Analysis of the Contemporary Short Story Spring 2 + 1 5.0 1 Elective
11 TLL 502 Poetics of Turkish Literature Folklore Spring 2 + 1 5.0 1 Compulsory
12 TLL 599 Master Thesis Spring 2 + 1 30.0 1 Compulsory
13 TLL 509 Specific Genres in the Old Turkish Literature - Mesnevi and Kaside Spring 2 + 1 5.0 1 Elective
Course Name Semester Syllabus
First Year
Ottoman Turkish Language Fall
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Research Methods and Academic Writing Fall
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Master Thesis Fall
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Sources of Turkish Literature Fall
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Poetics of Turkish Literature Fall
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Folklore theories Fall
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Sources of Turkish Literature Fall
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Old Turkish Script Fall
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Children's Literature Fall
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Analysis of the Contemporary Short Story Spring
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Poetics of Turkish Literature Folklore Spring
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Master Thesis Spring
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Specific Genres in the Old Turkish Literature - Mesnevi and Kaside Spring
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