Turkish I (111-1-20)
Instructors
Oya Topcuoglu
847/491-2402
Crowe 4-121
Meeting Info
Kresge 4531 MENA Seminar Rm: Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30AM - 10:40AM
Overview of class
First-year Turkish (Turkish 111) is a three-quarter introductory course in modern Turkish. This course aims to introduce students to the essential points of modern Turkish grammar and vocabulary to develop basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. The course also provides insights into modern Turkish culture through the language. With this in mind, the textbook is supplemented by additional printed and audio-visual materials provided by the instructor.
Turkish 111-1, taught in the Fall Quarter, is the first quarter of first-year Turkish. The course aims to introduce students to the essential points of modern Turkish grammar and vocabulary to develop basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. The course also provides insights into modern Turkish culture through the language. We use texts and audio centered around topics in Elementary Turkish I as well as work with additional printed audio and video material provided by the instructor. The course covers units 1-8 in Elementary Turkish I. Bi-weekly Turkish Language Table meetings allow students additional opportunities to practice speaking and listening skills, and further exposure to Turkish culture. The course ends with a class trip to a Turkish restaurant in Chicago where students will be able to communicate in Turkish outside of the classroom and utilize the skills they developed throughout the quarter. No prior knowledge of Turkish is necessary.
Registration Requirements
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Learning Objectives
Students completing three quarters of Turkish 111 will be able to read and comprehend simple, authentic texts on familiar topics, write informal notes and short paragraphs on topics connected to daily life, and to initiate and sustain conversations on daily-life topics with educated native speakers.
Teaching Method
First-year Turkish uses a communicative, proficiency-oriented approach with fully integrated audiovisual media to teach modern Turkish as a living language. The instructor will use an interactive approach in the classroom, including reading, translations, listening and conversational practice as interactive small group exercises.
Evaluation Method
The final grade for the course will be based on the following criteria:
- Class participation and attendance (including Turkish Table meetings and cultural events),
- Class perp and homework assignments,
- Three short exams,
- Final project.
Class Materials (Required)
Elementary Turkish: A Complete Course for Beginners. Revised Third Edition (2015). Kurtuluş Öztopçu. Kebikeç-Yayınları Sanat Kitabevi. ISBN: 978-975-7981-40-4.
The two-volume textbook can be purchased online at http://www.elementaryturkish.com/buy/. Please purchase the print book, not the e-book. Additional materials will be provided by the instructor.
Class Notes
Full attendance and active class participation are strongly encouraged for the successful completion of the course. In addition to regular participation in class activities, it is important to complete all your homework on time.