CHILD DEVELOPMENT (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 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Associate
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
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 Outputs

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.
Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, practice, individual study, reading, practice.

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) Midterm Week
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:
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
Attendance 14 % 5
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 3 % 45
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms % 0
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 50
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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 13 3 39
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 12 3 36
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 3 15 45
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 122

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 fulfill the professional requirements of the profession in the field of child development and education and to have knowledge of ethical principles and rules 1
2) Paying attention to children about proper and good usage of Turkish language. 1
3) To be able to monitor the development of typically developing children and prepare activities that support their development. 1
4) To have knowledge and skills on communicating effectively with children and strengthening families' communication skills. 1
5) Apply and practice drama,play and music activities 1
6) Use of basic theoretical and practical knowledge, basic computer programs and related technologies in the field of Child Development 1
7) To be able to monitor the development of children with special needs, plan and implement activities to support their development 1
8) To have knowledge and training skills regarding safe and conscious media use of children and families 1
9) To plan and carry out all activities (Turkish, music, drama, art, games, movement, science, mathematics, trips, tool and material development) carried out in pre-school education institutions within a daily, weekly, monthly and annual flow 1
10) To have knowledge and practical skills regarding the branches of art (painting, literature, etc.) used to support children's development. 1
11) To have knowledge and skills in the field of child nutrition 1
12) To have knowledge and skills about child health and diseases and first aid intervention. 1