Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

The department of Turkish Language and Literature was established within the Institute of Social Sciences in 1988. It has offered doctorate s Degree since 2008 and It has offered the doctorate s Degree to 2 students at present.

Qualification Awarded

Turkish Language and Literature Teacher Education, Doctorate Degree

Level of Qualification

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Second Cycle (Master's Degree) diploma, min GPA 80/100 or 3/4, minimum score of 70 from the National Central Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) in the related fields, minimum score of 60 from the Foreign Language Exams (UDS/KPDS) or the equivalent exams scores obtained fromTOEFL/IELTS/etc, and being successful at the science examination of the Institute in the related fields (minimum score of 70).Transcript.

In order to apply to programs of doctorate, It is necessary to have Second Cycle(Master s Degree) diploma and to get minimum score80 out of 100 (3 out of 4.00) in the level of master s degree. Also, it is necessary to have minimum score of 70 from the nation-wide Academic Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) in the related fields, acceptable minimum score of 60 from Foreign Language (German, English, French) Exams (UDS/KPDS) or the equivalent exams scores obtained from TOEFL/IELTS/etc. The candidates must be get minimum score 70 out of 100 at the science examination that related to fields .

All candidates get the exams and their interview grades are calculated as 60 % of their written exam grade + 40 % their oral exam grades.
Interview : %60 written exam + 40% oral exam
If the candidates interview scores are above 70, they are considered as successful according to the Regulation number 4d of DEU and overall scores will be commutated through ALES score, GPA, and the interview score.
Evaluation : % 50 of their ALES grades, % 25 of their cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and % 25 of their interview grades.

After their displacement according to the evaluation score, the highest ranking candidates as many as quota are entitled to enrol in the program. The same number of the candidates is announced on the waiting list. Those who are entitled to enrol in the program have to register within the due dates. If not, the candidates in the waiting list apply for the admission.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

Transfer Students:
The transfer student candidates from Turkish or foreign universities are subject to the YOK Legislation "The transfer, double degree, minor degree and inter-institutional credit transfer" and to the evaluation conditions determined by Dokuz Eylul University Senate.
The transfer quotas are determined and announced by Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK). The evaluation of the candidates are done by the school evaluation commmisin and approved by the management

The Graduate Transfers:
The short cycle graduates are given the right to be admitted to the first cycle programs if they comply with the conditions set by the "The transfer of Short Cycle Program Graduates to First Cycle Programs" Legilation of Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK)
The universities inform YOK regarding the quotas and YOK announces the quotas and conditions in "Graduate Transfer Guide" and the placements are managed by YOK due to the results of nationwide graduate transfer exam.

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be
recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing
Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

4 years, 2 semesters per year,16 weeks per semester, 240 ECTS in total.
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) Program is comprised of at least 7 courses, not being less than 21 national credits, passing a qualifying examination, preparing and defending a doctoral dissertation, in total 240 ECTS credits.

In addition to students midterm and final grades, students reports, quiz results, seminar presentations and project results can be used to evaluate the students semester performances. In order for a student to be successful, he has to get minimum 75 out of 100 (2.5 out of 4.00). Seminar lesson and the thesis are considered as non credit courses and students are evaluated as successful and unsuccessful.

A MS student,, must write the results of the thesis according to the specifications of the Graduate School Thesis Writing Guide and must defend the thesis in front of a jury with an oral presentation. After oral presentation, the jury vote the thesis as "acceptance", "reject" or "correction". A student may be given, by a decision of the Administrative Committee of the Graduate School, up to three months to complete the corrections and defend his thesis in front of the same jury.

See for the DEU Graduate School Regulations for more information.
http://www.deu.edu.tr/DEUWeb/Icerik/Icerik.php KOD=13260

Profile of the Programme

The program is designed to promote personal and Professional growth for Turkish Language and Literature. The language of instruction is Turkish. There are Turkish and English lessons in that program.

Key Learning Outcomes

1	To deepen, the level of original thought and research expertise. based on the current and advanced data capabilities Turkish Language and Literature master's degree in education in this area.
2	To edit and produce the information Turkish Language and Literature in the field of general literature, in particular Turkey and the world access to new knowledge, new information, in a systematic manne.
3	Doing original research in the field of science to solve a problem of participating.
4	Training in Turkish Language and Literature, new ideas and theories have been proposed critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation to make.
5	To develop innovative new field of scientific method, a known method or different methods to implement a new area.
6	To develop skills about creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making in the field of new ideas.
7	Both the processes of knowledge production and sharing of education and other life-long learning phase to act ethically.
8	Using Turkish Language and Literature in the field of strategic decision-making stages of the solution of problems related to the functional communication skills with people and agencies.
9	To develop and apply in the field of Turkish Language and Literature knowledge and skills to give students effective teaching strategies.
10	Can be follow and participate Scientific studies on the Turkish Language and Literature and other disciplines in these activities independently with the band in their ability to organize.
11	Can be using European Language C1 Portfolio for at least one foreign language discuss at an advanced level the general level of written, oral and visual communicate.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The related doctorate degree provides the rights and privileges to practice the profession.
The candidates, who graduated from program of doctorate in the department of Turkish Language and Literature, have doctoral degree. However, the candidates, who have an academic qualification, work at private or state university as a lecturer.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates may apply to post doctorate studies.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS

T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
ALL COURSES
G	1	EBE 6025	ELICITING UNDERSTANDING IN EDUCATIONAL STUDIES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	2	STD 6011	CONTENT REVIEW INFOLK POETRY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	3	STD 6003	CONCEPTS IN CLASSICAL TURKISH LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	4	EBE 6023	PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	5	EBE 6029	LEARNING STRATEGIES AND SKILLS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	6	STD 6005	STORY IN TURKISH LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	7	EBE 6027	RADIATION IN OUR EVERYDAY LIFE AND EDUCATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	8	STD 6099	THESIS	THESIS	0	0	0	180
G	9	EBE 6031	DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	4
G	10	STD 6013	IDEOLOGICAL AND ARTISTIC TRENDS IN TURKISH LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	11	STD 6001	LITERARY RESEARCH METHODS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	12	EBE 6021	OTTOMAN SOCIAL HISTORY (FROM 15TH TO 19TH CENTURY)	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	13	STD 6007	INVESTIGATIONS ON THE HISTORY OF TURKISH LANGUAGE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	14	STD 6009	COMPARATIVE LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	15	STD 6015	TEXTS OF MIDDLE TURKISH PERIOD	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
B	16	STD 6016	CRITICAL APPROACHES TO MODERN TURKISH NOVEL	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
B	17	EBE 6002	PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND ITS APPLICATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	18	STD 6004	COMPARATIVE TURKISH GRAMMAR	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
B	19	EBE 6024	ACADEMIC WRITING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	20	STD 6010	PERIODICALS IN TURKISH LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
B	21	EBE 6032	INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND EVALUATION	ELECTIVE	3	2	0	6
B	22	STD 6006	TURKISH SYNTAX IN TURKEY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
B	23	STD 6008	MOTIFS IN TURKISH FOLK LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
B	24	EBE 6028	DEVELOPMENT THROUGH LIFE: PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR SCHOOL PRACTICE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	25	STD 6002	EDUCATIONAL ISSUES IN TURKISH NOVEL	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
B	26	EBE 6022	ACTION RESEARCH IN TEACHER EDUCATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	27	STD 6012	INTELLECTUAL AND CULTURAL FOUNDATIONS OF TURKISH LITERATURE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
B	28	EBE 6020	STATISTICAL ANALYSIS IN RESEARCHES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	29	STD 6098	EXPERTISE FIELD	EXPERTNESS	3	0	0	4
B	30	STD 6014	REVIEW OF CONTEMPORARY TURKISH POETRY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Students must attend classes, practices and examinations. In order for students to qualify for midterms they should attend 70% of the theoretical classes and 80% of the application/lab classes. Students attendance is followed by their Instructor. For almost all required and elective courses there are two written examinations: One midterm examination (given during each semester and dates of which are announced by the Department in the first month of the semester) and one final exam. The instructor announces the weekly course content, the course book and how students will be evaluated and the dates of the exams to the students and the Institute at the beginning of the semester. The instructor evaluated the students depending on their midterm and final grades, attendance to the class, their additional work such as projects, presentations and assignments which were presented at the beginning of the semester.
A make up exam is offered for graduate classes. Upon the approval of the Institute Board students can take the exam from the lessons that they have already passed in order to increase their GPA.
To be able to pass a lesson a graduate student must have minimum CB.
See for the DEU Graduate School Regulations for more information.
http://www.deu.edu.tr/DEUWeb/Icerik/Icerik.php KOD=13260

Graduation Requirements

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) Program is comprised of at least 7 courses (minimum 21, maximum 30 national credits) more than, passing a qualifying examination, preparing and defending a doctoral dissertation, in total 240 ECTS credits.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Dokuz Eylul University, Institute 35150, Buca-Izmir-Turkey
Web Page:
http://www.deu.edu.tr/DEUWeb/Icerik/Icerik.php KOD=137

Head of Department:
Prof. Dr. Şerif Ali Bozkaplan
ali.bozkaplan@deu.edu.tr

AKTS/DS Coordinator:
Assoc. Prof. Özlem FEDAİ
ozlem.durmaz@deu.edu.tr

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