TE205 Orkhon Turkic

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS
TURKISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE PR.
Code TE205
Name Orkhon Turkic
Term 2025-2026 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label FE Field Education Courses C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ENGİN ÇETİN
Course Instructor
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Prof. Dr. ENGİN ÇETİN (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to introduce Old Turkish, which is the first period of Turkish written with Turkish alphabets, texts and language features.

Course Content

In this course, Old Turkish, Orhon Turkish, Uygruca definition, scope, general characteristics of the period, I. and II. Eastern Turkic (Köktürk) Khaganate is described.

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Talat Tekin, Orhon Yazıtları

Notes

Talat Tekin, Orhon Türkçesi Grameri


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains the old Turkish term and the scope of the term.
LO02 Explains the historical, political and cultural environment of Orhon Turkic.
LO03 Evaluates the alphabet used in the Orkhon Turkish period.
LO04 List the properties of written products written in Orhon Turkish.
LO05 Explains about the discovery of Orkhon Turkic texts and the studies on the texts.
LO06 Evaluates the characteristics of the language properties of Orkhon Turkish.
LO07 Evaluates the vocabulary of Orhon Turkish written products.
LO08 Evaluates the characteristics of Orhon Turkic in other periods and fields.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the historical and contemporary materials of Turkish Language and Literature using scientific methods and theoretical knowledge. 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Analyzes linguistic and literary materials using comparative methods. 3
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Engages in literary text analysis either independently or collaboratively. 2
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Refers to primary sources relevant to Turkish Language and Literature. 4
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Reads scholarly articles related to Turkish Language and Literature and produces texts employing scientific methodologies. 3
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Applies acquired knowledge and skills to critically engage with literary texts.
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the theoretical foundations of the relationship between literature, language, and culture. 2
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Conducts interdisciplinary studies. 4
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Communicates findings derived from linguistic and literary methodologies through oral and visual presentations. 3
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Establishes written and verbal communication by using Turkish effectively.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Acts in accordance with the principles of academic honesty with his/her critical and creative thinking ability.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Develops the basic knowledge and skills that may be necessary during his /her life. 4
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Contributes to the development of Turkology by producing solutions to its problems. 2
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Explains the position and significance of Turkish Language and Literature among the world’s languages and literatures. 3
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of reading, listening, speaking, fluent, and aesthetic writing skills. 4
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Continuously improves oneself by identifying educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic, and social fields in line with professional development as well as personal interests and talents.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Definitions and scope of Old Turkish, Orkhon Turkic (Kokturkish), Uyghur and general characteristics the period. Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
2 The I. and II. Eastern Turkey (Köktürk) Khanate (The geography, political and administrative structure of the state) Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
3 Orkhon inscriptions and discovery studies of the inscriptions, A general overview of Old Turkish studies Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
4 Determination of sound, morphology, vocabulary and syntax features of Orkhon Turkish in the text, based on the lines on the south face of the cult inscription. Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
5 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 Southern side of the Kul-Tigin inscription 2 Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
6 The phonology, morphology and syntax of Orkhon Turkish based on the Southern side of the Kul-Tigin inscription 3 Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
7 The phonology, morphology and syntax of Orkhon Turkish based on the Southern side of the Kul-Tigin inscription 4 Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
8 Mid-Term Exam Repeating the topics described in lecture notes and sources Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 The phonology, morphology and syntax of Orkhon Turkish based on the Southern side of the Kul-Tigin inscription 5 Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
10 The phonology, morphology and syntax of Orkhon Turkish based on the Southern side of the Kul-Tigin inscription 6 Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
11 The phonology, morphology and syntax of Orkhon Turkish based on the Southern side of the Kul-Tigin inscription 7 Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
12 The phonology, morphology and syntax of Orkhon Turkish based on the Tunyukuk inscription 1 Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
13 The phonology, morphology and syntax of Orkhon Turkish based on the Tunyukuk inscription 2 Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
14 Based on the lines in the Çoyr and Kül İç Çor inscriptions, the determination of the sound, form, vocabulary and syntax features of Orhon Turkish in the text Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
15 Based on the lines in the Çoyr and Kül İç Çor inscriptions, the determination of the sound, form, vocabulary and syntax features of Orhon Turkish in the text 2 Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
16 Term Exams Repeating the topics described in lecture notes and sources Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Repeating the topics described in lecture notes and sources Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

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Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 01.05.2025 09:20