Turkish II (121-1-20)
Instructors
Oya Topcuoglu
847/491-2402
Crowe 4-121
Oya Topçuoğlu holds a PhD from the University of Chicago in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations. Her teaching covers a range of subjects including modern Turkish language and culture, history of Turkish food culture and cuisine, and history and archaeology of the Middle East. Trained as an archaeologist, she studies political uses of the past and its role in the formation of national identities in the modern Middle East, history of museums and archaeology in Turkey, and the illegal antiquities trade in Turkey, Iraq, and Syria.
Meeting Info
Kresge 4531 MENA Seminar Rm: Mon, Wed, Fri 12:30PM - 1:40PM
Overview of class
Second-year Turkish (Turkish 121) is a three-quarter intermediate course in modern Turkish. This course aims to continue basic Turkish grammar, and further develop reading, writing, speaking and listening skills acquired in elementary Turkish, through the use of printed and audio-visual materials. The course also provides insights into modern Turkish culture through the language.
Turkish 121-1, taught in the Fall Quarter, is the first quarter of second-year Turkish. The course builds on material learned in first-year Turkish by introducing additional grammar and sentence structures, by presenting new vocabulary, and by providing students ample opportunities to practice and expand all skills. We will continue to use texts and audio centered around topics in Elementary Turkish II as well as work with additional printed audio and video material provided by the instructor. The course overs Units 18-24 in Elementary Turkish II. 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.
Registration Requirements
Turkish 111-3 or equivalent; or instructor's consent.
Learning Objectives
Students completing three quarters of Turkish 121 will be able to understand and produce passages in written Turkish of medium length, understand spoken Turkish and engage in spoken discourse of medium complexity on everyday topics.
Teaching Method
Second-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 prep 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.
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: Pre-Req: Students must have taken or currently be enrolled in Turkish 111-3.