Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The "Sprache und Literatur der T僡kei" (Language and Literature of Turkey) program at Freie Universit酹 Berlin offers students a comprehensive education in Turkish language, literature, and cultural science. The program focuses on providing students with various analytical categories and research methods that can be applied to texts, linguistic phenomena, and social discourses from Turkey.

Program Description

The program takes into account the diversity of cultures and literatures in Turkey, as well as historical developments and specific contexts. A central concern of the program is the connection of linguistic, literary, and cultural theoretical concepts with current debates and the critical reflection of these concepts. This includes the analysis of the history of the field, language use, and various categories of difference, such as cultural, political, social, historical, and gender- and diversity-related aspects.

Key Facts

• Admission mode: Local admission restrictions apply to the 1st semester of the core subject, while no admission restrictions apply to the 60 LP module offer for higher semesters.
• Start of studies: Winter semester.
• Additional admission requirements:
  • Core subject: Turkish language proficiency at level A2 or without prior knowledge, with preliminary language courses and English language proficiency at level B2.
  • Module offer: Turkish language proficiency at level B1 or A2 for preliminary language courses.
• Language of study: German.
• The program can be chosen as a 90 LP core subject or a 60 LP module offer in the combined bachelor's degree.

Study Structure

The program includes theoretical and methodological foundations of literary, cultural, and language studies. This encompasses techniques of humanities work, such as research, information retrieval, critical evaluation, and oral and written presentation. Cultural, literary, and language theory, as well as gender and diversity competence, are also taught. An integral part of the program is the systematic connection of learning the Turkish language with the imparting of cultural aspects.

Career Prospects

After completing the "Sprache und Literatur der T僡kei" program, graduates possess comprehensive knowledge of the Turkish language and culture and are capable of analyzing and working independently at an academic level. These skills prepare them optimally for further academic studies and provide them with competencies that can be highlighted in the job market. The bachelor's program does not prepare students for a specific profession but opens up diverse career opportunities in areas related to the Turkish language and culture, such as media and journalism, economy, politics, cultural organizations, and academic careers.