OPTICIANRY (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

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: Associate (Short 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) To be able to evaluate and apply the knowledge gained from theoretical and practical courses related to the field professionally
2) To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively
3) To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules
4) To be able to use information and communication technologies on issues related to his/her field and effectively convey his/her professional knowledge through written, verbal and non-verbal communication
5) To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level
6) To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology
7) To be able to update his/her knowledge, skills and competencies related to his/her field with the awareness of lifelong learning and improve himself/herself personally and professionally
8) To have knowledge of basic vision devices such as glasses, contact lenses and low vision devices (telescopic products, etc.)
9) To be able to select, sell and prepare basic vision devices according to the prescription and ensure their adaptation to the user
10) To be able to measure the diopter of prescription glasses and contact lenses and make the necessary adjustments for their fitting