Information Package / Course Catalogue
Kokturkish Text Analysis
Course Code: TDE210
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To comprehend the general and basic characteristics of Kokturkish and to gain the ability to read texts.

Course Content

Understanding the structure of Kokturkish; Developing the ability to read text, making phonetic and morphological analysis.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Mustafa KARACA
Learning Outcomes
1.to reads texts with runic letters and can write with these letters.
2.Have information about Köktürk inscriptions.
3.Knows the phonetic and morphological information of Kokturkish.
4.To be improves the ability to read a text in Kokturkish.
5.Building solid foundations on the phonetics and morphology of the Turkish.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.A. B. Ercilasun, Türk Dili Tarihi, Akçağ yay.,Ankara 2004.
2.A.von Gabain, Eski Türkçenin Grameri, TDK, Ankara 1988.
3.M.Akalın, Tarihi Türk Şiveleri, TKAE, Ankara 1998.
4.V.Thomsen, Orhun Yazıtları, TDK, Ankara 2002.
5.M.Ergin, Orhun Abideleri, Boğaziçi yay. İstanbul 2001
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
An overview of the history of the Turkish language and the teaching of the course.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Kokturks and Turkish language, Kokturk written texts
Week 3 - Theoretical
The origin, invention and pronunciation and characteristics of Kokturk writing
Week 4 - Theoretical
The Structure and Use of Kokturk Letters
Week 5 - Theoretical
Runic Texts
Week 6 - Theoretical
Runic Texts
Week 7 - Theoretical
Selected Text Analysis: East Side of Kül Tigin
Week 8 - Theoretical
Selected Text Analysis: The North Side of Kül Tigin
Week 9 - Theoretical
Selected Text Reviews: The South Side of Kül Tigin
Week 10 - Theoretical
Selected Text Analysis: East Side of Bilge Kağan
Week 11 - Theoretical
Selected Text Analysis: The North Side Bilge Kağan
Week 12 - Theoretical
Selected Text Analysis: The South Side Bilge Kağan
Week 13 - Theoretical
Selected Text Analysis: Tonyukuk Inscriptions
Week 14 - Theoretical
Selected Text Analysis: Tonyukuk Inscriptions
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Individual Work102020
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
2
2
OÇ-2
3
2
OÇ-3
2
OÇ-4
4
2
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026