Turkish II (121-2-1)

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 11:00AM - 12:20PM

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, using printed and audio-visual materials. The course also provides insights into modern Turkish culture through the language.
Turkish 121-2, taught in the Winter Quarter, is the second quarter of second-year Turkish. The course builds on material learned in the first quarter 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 Unites 24-30 in Elementary Turkish II.

Registration Requirements

Turkish 121-1 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
- 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/. 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: Turkish 121-1