Program Overview

Introduction to the Ottoman Turkish Course

The Ottoman Turkish Course is a 10-week, 60-hour program designed to teach the fundamental characteristics of Ottoman Turkish. The course is open to all individuals interested in learning Ottoman Turkish, including university students, academics, teachers, public officials, and anyone with a passion for the language.

Program Details

• Program Type: Language Education/Course
• Method: Distance Education (Online)
• Name: Ottoman Turkish (Basic Level)
• Duration: 10 weeks, 60 hours (42 hours theoretical, 18 hours practical)
• Language: Turkish
• Target Audience: The course is designed for adult individuals, including university students, academics, teachers, public officials, and anyone interested in learning Ottoman Turkish.
• Prerequisites/Admission Criteria: There are no prerequisites or admission criteria for this program.
• Definition and Objectives: The course aims to teach the basic characteristics of Ottoman Turkish, including its alphabet, sounds, and fundamental spelling rules.
• Competencies and Learning Outcomes: Upon completing the course, participants will be able to:
  • Understand the historical development of Ottoman Turkish.
  • Recognize the place of Ottoman Turkish in history and culture.
  • Learn the Ottoman Turkish alphabet and letters.
  • Understand the relationship between letters and sounds in Ottoman Turkish.
  • Learn the basic spelling rules of Ottoman Turkish.
  • Understand the common words and suffixes used in Ottoman Turkish.
  • Develop the ability to read short texts written in Ottoman Turkish.

Education Plan

The course will cover the following topics:

1. Introduction to Ottoman Turkish and its historical development (3 hours)
2. Ottoman Turkish Alphabet (harfs) (9 hours)
3. Ottoman Turkish Alphabet (harekeler) (6 hours)
4. Ottoman Turkish Alphabet (letters with different sounds) (6 hours)
5. Suffixes in Ottoman Turkish (possessive suffixes) (6 hours)
6. Suffixes in Ottoman Turkish (indicative case suffixes) (6 hours)
7. Suffixes in Ottoman Turkish (dative/locative suffixes) (6 hours)
8. Word reading activities in Ottoman Turkish (6 hours)
9. Text reading activities in Ottoman Turkish (12 hours)

• Total: 60 hours

Evaluation and Success Criteria

• Type of Application: Exam
• Percentage: 100%
• Total: 100% Participants must score at least 60 out of 100 points in the final online exam to be considered successful.

Application Information

• Fee: 1,100.00 (including VAT)
• Discounts:
  • Gazi University staff (students, personnel, graduates): 20%
  • Public officials: 15%
• Required Documents:
  1. Course pre-registration application form (signed)
  2. Discounted course fee document (showing the participant type)
  3. Identity card, driver's license, or passport photocopy
  4. One passport-sized photo
  5. KVKK Information Form (signed)
• Registration Process:
  1. Fill in the required information on the pre-registration screen.
  2. Upload the requested documents to the pre-registration screen.
  3. Pay 10% of the non-discounted course fee during the pre-registration process.
  4. The remaining fee will be requested during the final registration process, considering the participant type.

Important Notes

• The course will be held online, and participants will receive a participation certificate upon completion.
• The course fee is 1,100.00, including VAT, with discounts available for Gazi University staff and public officials.
• The registration process involves pre-registration, document upload, and payment of the course fee.
• Participants must score at least 60 points in the final exam to be considered successful.