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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
GEP1413	Ottoman Turkish I	Fall	3	0	3	5

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	As it is known, Turks have used different alphabets throughout their history. The most commonly known ones are Gokturk, Uyghur and Arabic alphabets. During the Ottoman Empire, the official language of the state was Turkish. The Ottoman Turkish Alphabet consists of 36 letters, but there are 14 letters that need to be learned by grouping. This alphabet consists of the Arabic alphabet (28 letters) and letters taken from Persian and Turkish. During the Ottoman Empire, Turkish became a widely used language in three continents (Asia-Europe-Africa). In order to get to know the Ottoman cultural heritage assets more closely, it is necessary to know a little bit of Ottoman Turkish, which is a blend of three languages (Turkish-Arabic-Persian). Therefore, this course can be a starting point for those who wish to do so. During trips within or outside the country, reading even a few words, if not the entire text, of the inscriptions of old historical monuments in the Ottoman geography (such as fountains, public fountains, mosques, tombs, inns, baths) gives great excitement and happiness to the reader.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
•Recognizes the Ottoman Turkish alphabet,
• Analyzes the sounds of the Ottoman Turkish alphabet,
•Acquires the ability to read and write Ottoman Turkish,
•Introduces library and archive resources of Ottoman history,
•Understands the importance of Ottoman Turkish in order to benefit from Ottoman sources.

Course Content

Starting from connecting of Ottoman Turkish’s letters, construction and inflection end teaching it with rules, exercise with reading texts, Arabic and Persian elements in Ottoman Turkish.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction
2)	The alphabets Turks have used before Latin alphabet and importance of Learning Ottoman Turkish based on Arabic alphabet
3)	Comprehending basic letters of Ottoman Turkish writing sysytem
4)	Letter groups. Combination of letters. Letters which are combined and which are not combined
5)	Vocals, harekes and signs. The letters which are pronounced long.
6)	Yalnızız	(Peyami Safa, Muharrem Ergin, Osmanlıca Dersleri, İstanbul 1975, s. 46-48’den)
7)	Miskinler Tekkesi	(Reşat Nuri Güntekin, Muharrem Ergin, Osmanlıca Dersleri, İstanbul 1975, s. 42-44’den)
8)	Belirlilik takısı, Şemsi ve Kameri harfler. Gramer: İsm-i fail, İsm-i Mef’ul
9)	Üsküdar ve Boğaziçi Mesireleri	(Ali Rıza, 13. Hicrî Asırda İstanbul Hayatı)
10)	Üsküdar ve Boğaziçi Mesireleri	(Ali Rıza, 13. Hicrî Asırda İstanbul Hayatı)
11)	Hıdrellez Günü Haydarpaşa Çayırı	(19. yüzyıl, Tarik’ten)
12)	Hıdrellez Günü Çürüklük	(19. yüzyıl, Tarik’ten). Arapça ay adları.
13)	İstanbul’un fethi	(Âşık Paşazade Tarihi’nden, İstanbul 1332)
14)	Milli Mücadele Başlarken	(Atatürk, Nutuk, İstanbul 1927)

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:	Yılmaz Kurt, Osmanlıca Dersleri, II, Ankara 1993, s. 214-218. Kaynak : Reşad Nuri [Güntekin], Leyla ile Mecnûn, İstanbul 1928, s. 47-53. Kaynak: M. Ergin, Osmanlıca Dersleri, İstanbul 1975, s. 46-48.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 50
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Application	1	5	5
Homework Assignments	8	3	24
Quizzes	3	2	6
Midterms	1	10	10
Final	1	10	10
Total Workload			97

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Comprehend the conceptual importance of the game in the field of communication, ability to implement the player centered application to provide design.
2)	Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and ideas from various perspectives.
3)	Analyze the key elements that make up specific game genres, forms of interactions, mode of narratives and understand how they are employed effectively to create a successful game.
4)	Understand game design theories and methods as well as implement them during game development; to make enjoyable, attractive, instructional and immersive according to the target audience.
5)	Understand the technology and computational principles involved in developing games and master the use of game engines.
6)	Understand the process of creation and use of 2D and 3D assets and animation for video games.
7)	Understand and master the theories and methodologies of understanding and measuring player experience and utilize them during game development process.
8)	Comprehend and master how ideas, concepts and topics are conveyed via games followed by the utilization of these aspects during the development process.
9)	Manage the game design and development process employing complete documentation; following the full game production pipeline via documentation.
10)	Understand and employ the structure and work modes of game development teams; comprehend the responsibilities of team members and collaborations between them while utilizing this knowledge in practice.
11)	Understand the process of game publishing within industry standards besides development and utilize this knowledge practice.
12)	Pitching a video game to developers, publishers, and players; mastering the art of effectively communicating and marketing the features and commercial potential of new ideas, concepts or games.