Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Turkish Language and Literature Program Course Descriptions First Year
First Semester
ING-103 English IAn introductory phase of written and spoken English. The aim is to use the English level of B1 according to the European Language Portfolio.
TDE-153 Ottoman Turkish I (Certified Course)Students will gain necessary knowledge about Ottoman Turkish. They will read and understand texts written in Arabic script.
TDE-115 Journey to Turkish Folklore Through Artificial Intelligence IThe aim of this course is to use artificial intelligence as a tool to teach students the basic concepts of folklore and to provide an understanding of the historical development of folklore theories. It aims to explore the material and spiritual cultural elements that play a role in people's lives from birth to death and to analyze similarities and differences between cultures. Through the integration of interactive and data-analytic methods, students will experience a dynamic, technological, and contemporary learning environment. This course encourages not only theoretical understanding but also creative projects supported by artificial intelligence to discover cultural components and foster creativity.
TDE-127 Turkish Language IThe aim of this course is to teach phonology of Turkish, vowel and consonant sound units, sound features of Turkish, sound events, spelling rules and punctuation marks to ensure the acquisition of basic and important issues such as.
TDE-113 From Word to Data: Turkish Folk Literature in the Age of Artificial IntelligenceCourse Objectives The aim of this course is to introduce the fundamental concepts, genres, and representatives of Turkish folk literature, and to teach students how to analyse the digitalization process of oral culture through artificial intelligence technologies. The course seeks to enable students to examine traditional narrative forms using both literary and digital tools, fostering awareness about the preservation and reproduction of cultural heritage.
UNI-101 Introduction to University LifeThe aim of this course is to provide basic information to students newly joining our University about university life, academic regulations, student facilities, and personal development.
OSD (Common Elective Courses)Common Elective Courses cover various disciplines offered to all students of Çağ University in common.
First Year - Second Semester
ING-104 English IIA continuation of the introductory phase of written and spoken English. The aim is to use the English level of B1 according to the European Language Portfolio.
TDE-120 Ottoman Turkish IIThe aim of this course is to enable students to read Ottoman Turkish texts accurately.
TDE-128 Turkish SyntaxIn this course, students will learn the syntax rules of Turkish and become familiar with the phrases and word types that make up the syntax.
TDE-114 Folklore IIThe aim of this course is to deal with and evaluate the pre-Islamic belief systems - teachings - religions that feed Anatolian folklore; social norms, sanctions, and types of behavior in folk culture; material and spiritual cultural elements found in human life from birth to death during transitional periods in folk culture, with a folkloristic method and theoretical perspectives, to make the student knowledgeable.
TDE-126 Turkish Folk Literature IITo enhance knowledge about Turkish folk literature by addressing the tradition of minstrelsy and minstrel literature from past to present in the context of artists and their works.
TDE-124 Turkish Language IIAs Turkish is an agglutinative language, it is important to know about derivation and inflection suffixes and the rules of derivation. Similarly, it is necessary to carefully study word types (noun, verb, adjective, adverb, pronoun, etc.).
RKT-102 Career PlanningThe Career Planning course aims to create awareness in students about the importance of career planning in the preparation process for the business world by familiarizing them with the business world, different sectors, and the needs of these sectors. The course helps students discover their personal competencies and correctly understand the expectations of the business world, thereby aiding in the development of their knowledge and skills in line with the requirements of relevant sectors.
Second Year - Third Semester
TDE-235 Ottoman Turkish III (Certified Course)Analysis of literary and historical texts written in Ottoman Turkish during the pre-Republic period.
TDE-237 Old Turkish Literature IThe aim of this course is to provide the student with basic knowledge about "aruz" and verse forms.
TAR-205 Principles and Reforms of Atatürk ITo teach the foundation and development of Modern Turkey. To give the right information about Ataturk’s way of thinking, Turkish Republic History, Turkey and some factors threatening the applications of Ataturk’s way of thinking. Educate Turkish youth as regards to Ataturk’s way of thinking which offers an absolute unity at home as a system including all cultural components of Turkish country. To raise rationalist, contemporary, humanist, hardworking, and honorable youngsters.
TDE-233 Turkish Literature of the Reform Period IThe course will cover the birth of New Turkish literature, the relationship between literature and society, and the form, content, language, and stylistic characteristics of new literary genres that emerged after the Tanzimat reforms. The focus points of this course, which will cover the Tanzimat and Servet-i Fünun periods, are:
• Tanzimat Reform Era: Şinasi, Namık Kemal, Ziya Pasha, Ahmet Mithat, Recaizade Mahmut Ekrem, Muallim Naci
• Servet-i Fünun: Tevfik Fikret, Cenap Şahabettin, Halit Ziya, Mehmet Rauf, Nabizade Nazım
• Themes: Modernization, public education, individual-society conflict, women's representation, gender, and environmental awareness
• Tanzimat Reform Era: Şinasi, Namık Kemal, Ziya Pasha, Ahmet Mithat, Recaizade Mahmut Ekrem, Muallim Naci
• Servet-i Fünun: Tevfik Fikret, Cenap Şahabettin, Halit Ziya, Mehmet Rauf, Nabizade Nazım
• Themes: Modernization, public education, individual-society conflict, women's representation, gender, and environmental awareness
FRM-201 Introduction to EducationThis course aims to provide students with knowledge and skills related to the conceptual foundations of educational sciences, thereby establishing a basis for future education-related subjects.
OSD (Common Elective Courses)Common Elective Courses cover various disciplines offered to all students of Çağ University in common.
Second Year - Fourth Semester
TDE-262 Ottoman Turkish IVExamples from historical and literary texts: The aim is to study Arabic and Persian words.
TDE-264 Old Turkish Literature II This course will provide fundamental knowledge about old Turkish literature and literary arts. The characteristics, representatives, and works of 13th-century Old Turkish Literature will be introduced through example texts.
TAR-206 Principles and Reforms of Atatürk IIThe aim of this fundamentally based course, focusing on the birth and development of modern Turkey, is to provide accurate information about the Atatürk Thought System, the history of the Republic of Turkey, and the threats to Turkey and the Atatürk Thought System; to educate and strengthen Turkish youth within an indivisible unity with their country, nation, and state in line with the Atatürk Thought System, and to unite them around national goals; to nurture individuals with rational, contemporary, dignified, hard-working, patriotic, tolerant, and humane personalities.
TDE-246 Turkish Literature of the Reform Period IITo focus on the development of the novel genre and new literary types and themes, changes in language, writer-text-reader relationships during this period of modern literature, and to compare Tanzimat and Servet-i Fünûn novels and prose types and discuss their impact on the literature of the Republican period.
TDE-254 Old TurkicThe aim of this course is to introduce the Orkhon Turkish period and its publications; to teach the phonetic and morphological characteristics of the period and enable students to perform semantic and structural analysis of period texts.
FRM-202 Educational PsychologyThis course aims to help students understand the basic characteristics and needs of learners at different developmental stages and to equip them with the ability to analyze the learning process and the learner based on scientific findings from the field of educational psychology.
Third Year - Fifth Semester
TDE-357 Old Turkish Literature IIITo introduce the characteristics, representatives, and works of 13th and 14th-century Old Turkish Literature through example texts.
TDE-341 Modern Turkish Literature IIn order to bring to light and point out the writers' literary understanding of the age the poetry genre developing from Republican period today, discussing significant works of modern Turkish poets
TDE-329 Old Anatolian TurkishThe aim of the 13-14th century Old Anatolian Turkish course is to teach the grammatical features of the period through period works.
TDE-347 Writing Intelligence: Criticism and Creativity 5.0 (Brand: NİL TV)This course explores how AI-powered writing tools intersect with critical and creative thinking. It provides theoretical frameworks and practical applications that explore the boundaries between human authorship, machine co-creation, and new modes of digital literacy. Through collaboration with a national TV broadcaster, students will develop original texts that blend algorithmic authorship with narrative critique—tailored for media production, ethical storytelling, and digital literacy.
FRM-301 Principles and Methods of Instruction
This course aims to provide prospective teachers with the fundamental knowledge, concepts, models, and skills required regarding instructional principles and methods.
This course aims to provide prospective teachers with the fundamental knowledge, concepts, models, and skills required regarding instructional principles and methods.
FRM-303 Measurement and Evaluation in Education
This course aims to equip prospective teachers with essential knowledge, concepts, models, and skills related to educational measurement and evaluation.
This course aims to equip prospective teachers with essential knowledge, concepts, models, and skills related to educational measurement and evaluation.
Third Year - Sixth Semester
TDE-356 Old Turkish Literature IVTo introduce the characteristics, representatives, and works of 15th-century Old Turkish Literature through example texts.
TDE-340 Middle TurkishThe acceptance of Islam deeply affected Turkish society and the Turkish language. Understanding the status of Chagatai and Anatolian dialects and the works produced during this period is crucial for comprehending the transformation experienced in Turkish language and literature.
TDE-364 Modern Turkish Literature IITo research and bring to light the modern prose genres that have developed since the Republic period and the literary understandings of contemporary writers. On the other hand, to guide students in their life and careers as individuals who are at peace with themselves, sensitive to their environment, conscious and responsible, with practical examples from literary texts of leading modern and postmodern female and male writers of Turkish literature in line with the articles of “Quality Education (4), Gender Equality (5), Reduced Inequalities (10) and Life on Land” (15) of the “Sustainable Development Goals” (SDGs).
TDE-334 Literature Theory and Criticism II (Certified Course)Studying the historical development and sources of criticism, conducting a critical examination of literary theory and criticism, focusing on Turkish literary criticism developed in theoretical perspectives throughout the Republican period, and examining selected literary works of these periods.
FRM-304 Special Teaching MethodsThis course aims to provide prospective teachers with the necessary basic knowledge, concepts, models and skills regarding teaching principles and methods.
FRM-302 Guidance and Special EducationThis course introduces students to the core concepts and practical applications of guidance and counseling in educational settings. Students will learn the roles and responsibilities of guidance counselors, explore various counseling theories and techniques, and understand how to support students' academic, social, and emotional development. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to apply these principles in real educational contexts and contribute to the holistic development of learners.
Fourth Year - Seventh Semester
TDE-443 Old Turkish Literature VIntroducing the characteristics, representatives, and works of the 16th-century Divan literature through example texts.
TDE-465 Post-Reading / AI: Intercode Comparative Literature (Brand: Akademisyen Publishing House)This course, in the light of comparative literature theory and criticism, invites to rethink the classical theories of comparative literature with artificial intelligence-supported digital tools, while comparing their similarities and differences in terms of content and form, and exploring their interactions with each other, linguistic and cultural richness, and redefines the concept of "reading" in the digital age. It invites the students rethinking of the discipline of comparative literature through postcolonial and postmodern narratives, hyper-texts, digital narratives, by Al tools and codified literary forms. The course engages with intertextuality, visual-narrative strategies, and the evolving ontology of language across platforms and codes.
ING-403 Professional English I This course aims to develop students' skills in writing, reading, and critical thinking in an academic context. In addition to these skills, the course also aims to develop speaking and listening skills with activities designed to bring students closer to the academic context and to improve their postgraduate language skills and awareness.
TDE-447 Scientific Research MethodsPresenting an academic study prepared with appropriate methods and techniques on a designated topic.
TDE-473 Children’s Literature: Once Upon a Time There Was Also Artificial Intelligence (Elective Course)This course aims to introduce students to the historical, theoretical, and aesthetic foundations of children’s literature in both Turkey and Western countries. It focuses on developing students’ ability to interpret, analyze, and create children’s texts through artificial-intelligence-based tools. Students will gain experience in digital story design, character creation, and AI-assisted textual analysis, combining traditional narrative techniques with modern digital storytelling approaches.
FRM-401 Classroom ManagementStudents will be able to understand the key terms, contexts, concepts, models necessary to
operate successfully in the field of testing and evaluation.
operate successfully in the field of testing and evaluation.
Fourth Year - Eighth Semester
TDE-456 Old Turkish Literature VIIntroducing the characteristics, representatives, and works of Divan literature from the 17th to the 19th century through example texts.
ING-404 Professional English IIThis course aims to develop students' skills in writing, reading, and critical thinking in an academic context. In addition to these skills, the course also aims to develop speaking and listening skills with activities designed to bring students closer to the academic context and to improve their postgraduate language skills and awareness.
TDE-418 Contemporary Literature IITo compare selected works of world literature in terms of content and form in the light of comparative literary theory and criticism, to examine their interactions, linguistic and cultural richness based on literary texts, to evaluate the types of thought and tendencies that have emerged from the past to the present through textual analysis. On the other hand, to guide students in entering their lives and careers as individuals who are at peace with themselves, sensitive to their environment, conscious and responsible with applied examples from literary texts of female and male writers in line with the articles of “Quality Education (4), Gender Equality (5), Reduced Inequalities (10) and Life on Land” (15) of the “Sustainable Development Goals” (SDGs).
FRM-402 Teaching Practicum
This course allows students to apply the knowledge and competencies they have acquired in theory-based courses in real-world school settings. Within the scope of school guidance services, students will plan and effectively implement activities during their internship experience to enhance their practical skills.
This course allows students to apply the knowledge and competencies they have acquired in theory-based courses in real-world school settings. Within the scope of school guidance services, students will plan and effectively implement activities during their internship experience to enhance their practical skills.
FRM-404 Instructional Technologies
This course aims to provide students with knowledge and skills related to the conceptual foundations of educational sciences, forming a basis for future studies in education-related subjects.
This course aims to provide students with knowledge and skills related to the conceptual foundations of educational sciences, forming a basis for future studies in education-related subjects.