TE206 Uighur Turkic

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 4. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS
TURKISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE PR.
Code TE206
Name Uighur Turkic
Term 2025-2026 Academic Year
Semester 4. 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 (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to teach students the written texts of Uighur period of Old Turkic, phonetics, morphology, vocabulary etc. to comprehend the aspects.

Course Content

In this course, the Uighurs (reigning period, geography, political and administrative structure, belief systems), the alphabets used by Uighurs, the evaluation of Uighur language in terms of language features, the general view of Uighur literature and the introduction of Buddhist Uighur texts, the discovery of Uighur texts and the study of Uighur, on Buddhist Uighur texts in terms of sound and structural knowledge (Altun Yaruk, Good and Bad Prince Story, Buddhist Uighur poetry and non-religious products) are described.

Course Precondition

none

Resources

E Çetin, Altun Yaruk book 7; E. Cetin, Altun Yaruk Book 8; C. Kaya, Uyghur Altun Yaruk; A. von Gabain, alttürkische Grammatik; J.R. Hamilton, The Good and the Bad Prince Story

Notes

M. Erdal Old Turkic Formation; Erdal, A Grammar of Old Turkic.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains the Uyghur term and the scope of the term.
LO02 Evaluates the historical, political and cultural environment that makes up the Uyghur written language.
LO03 Explains the belief systems of the Uyghurs.
LO04 Explains the influence of the attachment of Uighurs to Buddhism, Manichaism and Christianity.
LO05 Explains the alphabet used in the Uyghur Period.
LO06 List the properties of written products written in Uigur.
LO07 Explains Uyghur literature and the basic elements in literature.
LO08 Analyzes the features of Uyghur language and 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. 4
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. 3
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Reads scholarly articles related to Turkish Language and Literature and produces texts employing scientific methodologies. 2
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.
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. 4
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Develops the basic knowledge and skills that may be necessary during his /her life. 3
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Contributes to the development of Turkology by producing solutions to its problems.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Explains the position and significance of Turkish Language and Literature among the world’s languages and literatures. 2
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of reading, listening, speaking, fluent, and aesthetic writing skills. 3
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 The Uyghurs (period of reign, geography, political and administrative structure, belief systems). Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
2 The alphabets used by the Uyghurs, evaluation of the Uyghur language in terms of language properties. Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
3 General overview of Uyghur literature and introduction to Buddhist Uyghur literature. Discovery of Uyghur texts and studies on the Uyghur language. Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
4 Investigation of Buddhist Uighur texts in KalyanamkaraPapamkara story in terms of sound and structure. Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
5 Phonological and morphological analysis and evaluation on Buddhist Uyghur texts. The Good and the Bad Prince 2 Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
6 Phonological and morphological analysis and evaluation on Buddhist Uyghur texts. The Good and the Bad Prince 3 Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
7 Phonological and morphological analysis and evaluation on Buddhist Uyghur texts. The Good and the Bad Prince 4 Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Repeating the topics described in lecture notes and sources Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Phonological and morphological analysis and evaluation on Buddhist Uyghur texts. Altun Yaruk 1 Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
10 Phonological and morphological analysis and evaluation on Buddhist Uyghur texts. Altun Yaruk 2 Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
11 Phonological and morphological analysis and evaluation on Buddhist Uyghur texts. (Buddhist Uyghur poem) 1 Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 Phonological and morphological analysis and evaluation on Buddhist Uyghur texts. (Buddhist Uyghur poem) 2 Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
13 Phonological and morphological analysis and evaluation on Buddhist Uyghur texts (Maniheist Uyghur poem) Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Phonological and morphological analysis and evaluation on Buddhist Uyghur texts (Maniheist Ed., Hıristiyan Uyg. Ed.). Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
15 Phonological and morphological analysis and evaluation on Buddhist Uyghur texts Non-religious items). Reading source Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
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: 16.06.2025 11:30