The Department of Turkish Language and Literature of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, which started education in the 1990-1991 academic year, produced its first graduates in 1994. The department provides education with 8 professors, 2 associate professors, 5 assistant professors, 1 research assistant doctor, 1 lecturer and 2 research assistants.

This department is subject to a total of 240 ECTS system in the field of Turkish Language and Literature Science in higher education. When the program is successfully completed and the program qualifications are met, a doctorate degree in Turkish Language and Literature Science is awarded.

Third Cycle

For doctoral education, candidates must have a master´s degree and have received a sufficient score from the exam conducted by the Institute.

The provisions in “Regulation on Transfer among Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs, Double Major, and Subspecialty and the Principals of Credit Transfer among Institutions in Higher Education Institutions” are applied.

In order to obtain a PhD degree in Turkish Language and Literature, students must successfully complete all compulsory and elective courses in the program and the thesis defense exam.

To adopt basic concepts and terms related to Turkish language and literature, methodology of the field. To do research on Turkish Language and Literature. To teach the knowledge required to formulate, analyze and utilize data concerning the field.

8.1

Key Learning Outcomes

1. The aim of our departmental program is to bring the students in Turkish language and literature texts from the beginning till today by analyzing them in literary and philological contexts, teach them the indispensability of these within the formation and development of Turkish culture in academic level; educate scientists, professionals, and teachers the country needs within the field of Turkish language and literature.
2. The ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate information concerning the field.
3. The transmission of Turkish language and literature from a historical and geographical perspective is placed within one of the main objectives of this program.
4. To be able to take part in various projects and produce and contribute knowledge to such.
5. To be able to utilize the knowledge acquired inthe field of specialization for taking decisions, implementing them, and defining attitudes.
6. To be able to present the information concerning the field making use of technical aids (computers, projection equipment etc.).
7. The ability to report and present the data produced or collected.
8. To be able to establish a working communication with other individuals in the field.
9. The command of a foreign language at least would enable one to follow the developments in one's field of specialization and to communicate with colleagues.
10. To be able to use information and communications technologies and software at the minimum level of proficiency of Advanced European Computer Literacy License, as required in the field of specialization.

8.2

TYYÇ - Key Learning Outcomes Relationship

Key Learning Outcomes		TYYC-1 KNOWLEDGE (Theoretical - Applied)	TYYC-2 SKILLS (Cognitive - Applied)	TYYC-3 COMPETENCE (Independent Working and Responsibility)	TYYC-4 COMPETENCE (Learning Competence)	TYYC-5 COMPETENCE (Communication and Social Competence)	TYYC-6 COMPETENCE (Field-Specific Competence)
Key Learning Outcomes		1	The aim of our departmental program is to bring the students in Turkish language and literature texts from the beginning till today by analyzing them in literary and philological contexts, teach them the indispensability of these within the formation and development of Turkish culture in academic level; educate scientists, professionals, and teachers the country needs within the field of Turkish language and literature.	5	4	4	4	4	4
2	The ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate information concerning the field.	6	6	6	5	4	6
3	The transmission of Turkish language and literature from a historical and geographical perspective is placed within one of the main objectives of this program.	4	5	6	5	5	5
4	To be able to take part in various projects and produce and contribute knowledge to such.	6	6	6	6	6	6
5	To be able to utilize the knowledge acquired inthe field of specialization for taking decisions, implementing them, and defining attitudes.	6	6	5	5	5	5
6	To be able to present the information concerning the field making use of technical aids (computers, projection equipment etc.).	6	6	6	5	5	5
7	The ability to report and present the data produced or collected.	5	5	5	6	6	6
8	To be able to establish a working communication with other individuals in the field.	6	6	5	5	5	5
9	The command of a foreign language at least would enable one to follow the developments in one's field of specialization and to communicate with colleagues.	5	4	5	5	5	5
10	To be able to use information and communications technologies and software at the minimum level of proficiency of Advanced European Computer Literacy License, as required in the field of specialization.	5	5	4	4	4	4

8.3

TAY - Key Learning Outcomes Relationship

Key Learning Outcomes		TAY-1 KNOWLEDGE (Theoretical - Applied)	TAY-2 SKILLS (Cognitive - Applied)	TAY-3 COMPETENCE (Independent Working and Responsibility)	TAY-4 COMPETENCE (Learning Competence)	TAY-5 COMPETENCE (Communication and Social Competence)	TAY-6 COMPETENCE (Field-Specific Competence)
Key Learning Outcomes		1	The aim of our departmental program is to bring the students in Turkish language and literature texts from the beginning till today by analyzing them in literary and philological contexts, teach them the indispensability of these within the formation and development of Turkish culture in academic level; educate scientists, professionals, and teachers the country needs within the field of Turkish language and literature.	5	5	4	5	5	5
2	The ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate information concerning the field.	6	6	6	6	6	6
3	The transmission of Turkish language and literature from a historical and geographical perspective is placed within one of the main objectives of this program.	5	5	5	5	5	5
4	To be able to take part in various projects and produce and contribute knowledge to such.	6	6	6	6	6	6
5	To be able to utilize the knowledge acquired inthe field of specialization for taking decisions, implementing them, and defining attitudes.	6	6	6	6	5	6
6	To be able to present the information concerning the field making use of technical aids (computers, projection equipment etc.).	6	6	6	6	6	6
7	The ability to report and present the data produced or collected.	5	6	6	5	5	5
8	To be able to establish a working communication with other individuals in the field.	6	6	6	6	6	6
9	The command of a foreign language at least would enable one to follow the developments in one's field of specialization and to communicate with colleagues.	4	4	4	5	4	5
10	To be able to use information and communications technologies and software at the minimum level of proficiency of Advanced European Computer Literacy License, as required in the field of specialization.	5	5	5	5	5	5

Our graduates can work as a teacher in elementary and high schools appertaining to Ministry of Education. Also, they work as a university lecturer in their academic career or Turkish language instructors in universities. Apart from that, they can work in Ministry of Culture, TRT (Turkish Government´s Broadcasting Channel), press and information offices, publishing houses, various ministries, education and cultural institutions abroad, and archives.

The requirement is to be a PhD graduate of the Turkish Language and Literature Department and to have a sufficient score from the ALES and ÜDS exams.

The final exam of a course is held at the end of the semester in which the course is completed. The exam format (written, written-oral or practical) is determined by the responsible faculty member. The impact rate of the final exam must be at least 60%. The impact rate of make-up and final exams must be equal.

In order to successfully complete the program, it is necessary to pass the compulsory and elective courses, seminar courses, specialization courses to be taken each semester, and the thesis study, provided that a minimum of 240 ECTS credits are completed in the program.

Full-Time

Program Başkanı: Prof. Dr. Hülya Taş
E-posta: htas@uludag.edu.tr
Tel: +90 29 41 817
Program Koordinatörü: Prof. Dr. Özlem Ercan
E-posta: ozlemercan@uludag.edu.tr
Tel: +90 2941811
B.U.Ü. Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi
TDE Bölümü
16059 Nilüfer/Bursa/TÜRKİYE

The academic staff of our department consists of 8 professors, 2 associate professors, 5 assistant professors, 1 lecturer, 3 research assistants. Our education period consists of 4 years / 8 semesters. Doctoral education is carried out full-time. There are 6 classrooms in the department.

1. Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
TDE6101	LINGUISTICS COURSES	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
TDE6103	XV. – XVI. CENTURY DIVAN POETS	Compulsory	3	0	0	5
TDE6171	SEMINAR	Compulsory	0	2	0	5
TDE6175	DISSERTATION SUPERVISION I	Compulsory	0	1	0	1
	Click to choose optional courses.					13
Total						30

2. Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
TDE6102	EASTERN TURKISH (XV. – XVI. CENTURIES)	Compulsory	3	0	0	7
TDE6104	LINGUISTICS TEXT ANALYSES	Compulsory	3	0	0	6
TDE6176	DISSERTATION SUPERVISION II	Compulsory	0	1	0	1
TDE6182	ADVANCED TOPICS IN PHD THESIS II	Compulsory	4	0	0	4
	Click to choose optional courses.					12
Total						30

3. Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
TDE6173	SEMINAR	Compulsory	0	2	0	5
TDE6183	PHD SPECIALISED FIELD COURSE III	Compulsory	4	0	0	5
TDE6191	PHD THESIS I	Compulsory	0	0	0	5
YET6177	PROFICIENCY EXAM	Compulsory	0	0	0	15
Total						30

4. Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
TDE6184	PHD SPECIALISED FIELD COURSE IV	Compulsory	4	0	0	5
TDE6192	PHD THESIS II	Compulsory	0	0	0	25
TDE6194	DISSERTATION SUPERVISION	Compulsory	0	1	0	25
TDE6196	THESIS CONSULTANTS	Compulsory	0	1	0	26
Total						81

5. Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
ENS6121	DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING	Compulsory	3	0	0	5
TDE6185	PHD SPECIALISED FIELD COURSE V	Compulsory	4	0	0	5
TDE6185.	ADVANCED TOPICS IN PHD THESIS	Compulsory	4	0	0	4
TDE6193	PHD THESIS III	Compulsory	0	0	0	20
TDE6195	THESIS CONSULTANTS	Compulsory	0	1	0	26
Total						60

6. Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
ENS6122	PLANNING AND EVALUATION IN EDUCATION	Compulsory	3	2	0	5
TDE6186	PHD SPECIALISED FIELD COURSE VI	Compulsory	4	0	0	5
TDE6194	PHD THESIS IV	Compulsory	0	0	0	20
Total						30

7. Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
TDE6187	PHD SPECIALISED FIELD COURSE VII	Compulsory	4	0	0	5
TDE6195	PHD THESIS V	Compulsory	0	0	0	25
Total						30

8. Semester
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
TDE6188	PHD SPECIALISED FIELD COURSE VIII	Compulsory	4	0	0	5
TDE6196	PHD THESIS VI	Compulsory	0	0	0	25
Total						30

1. Semester Optional Courses
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
TDE6105	POETICAL WORKS IN TURKISH SUFI LITERATURE	Optional	2	0	0	3
TDE6107	MODERN TURKISH LANGUAGES	Optional	2	0	0	3
TDE6109	PERSIAN	Optional	2	0	0	3
TDE6111	DICTIONARIES OF TURKISH	Optional	2	0	0	3
TDE6113	THE KARAHANLI TURKISH TEXTS	Optional	2	0	0	3
TDE6115	THE IDEA MOVEMENTS AND THE LITERATURE IN 19. CENTURY	Optional	2	0	0	3
TDE6117	TURKISH SYNTAX DISCUSSIONS	Optional	2	0	0	3
TDE6119	TURKISH MYTHOLOGY	Optional	2	0	0	3
TDE6121	WOMAN WRITERS IN THE TURKISH LITERATURE	Optional	2	0	0	3
TDE6123	MINSTREL LITERATURE	Optional	2	0	0	3
TDE6181	ADVANCED TOPICS IN PHD THESIS I	Optional	4	0	0	4

2. Semester Optional Courses
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
TDE6106	PROSE WORKS IN TURKISH SUFI LITERATURE	Optional	2	0	0	4
TDE6108	PERSIAN TEXTS ANALYSES	Optional	2	0	0	4
TDE6110	PROSE WORKS IN TURKISH SUFI LITERATURE	Optional	2	0	0	4
TDE6112	PERSIAN TEXTS ANALYSES	Optional	2	0	0	4
TDE6114	GRAMMERS OF TURKISH	Optional	2	0	0	4
TDE6116	CAGAHATAY TURKISH TEXTS	Optional	2	0	0	4
TDE6118	CURRENT ISSUES OF TURKISHNESS SCIENCE	Optional	2	0	0	4
TDE6120	POPULAR NOVELS IN TURKISH LITERATURE	Optional	2	0	0	4
TDE6122	TURKISH EPICS	Optional	2	0	0	4
TDE6124	TURKISH FOLK THEATER	Optional	2	0	0	4

3. Semester Optional Courses
Course Code	Course Title	Type of Course	T¹	U²	L³	ECTS
TDE6193	THESIS CONSULTANTS	Optional	0	1	0	10