ARCHITECTURE
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
GEP0413	Ottoman Turkish I	Fall Spring	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
Course Lecturer(s):	Prof. Dr. NEJDET ÖZTÜRK Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	After accepting Islam, Turks have started using Arab alphabet for a thousand years until the acceptance of Latin alphabet (1928). Ottomans wrote many historical, literal, legal, architectural and other documents in this writing system called Ottoman Turkish. Thus, there is a rich cultural treasure comprising of “manuscript”, “printed work” and “archieve document”. It is necessary to learn this alphabet for the one who wants to meet Ottoman culture and civilization directly. Ottoman period is Turkish language’s real peak. In this period, in equilibrum with state’s political power, it has become a langauge that is used commonly in three continents. There might be new areas of interest for the ones who are going to be acquainted with this “imperial language”.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Getting acquainted with Ottoman library and archieve sources and comprehending the importance of Ottoman Turkish to utilize these 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:	Prof. Dr. Hayati Develi, Osmanlı Türkçesi Kılavuzu 1, kesit yayınları, İstanbul 2010. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Nutuk, 1,2,3, Ankara 1970.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 7
Homework Assignments	8	% 8
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 45
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 45
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)	Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3)	Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4)	Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5)	Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6)	Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7)	Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8)	Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9)	Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.