Information Package / Course Catalogue
Ottoman Palaeography
Course Code: İLH370
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

Providing information about the types of writing used in Ottoman works of art and bureaucratic texts, their features and areas of use.

Course Content

Sources introducing the types of writing used in the Ottoman Empire.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.The concept of paleography is learned.
2.The development process of Arabic writing is learned.
3.Understands the application of Arabic script to Ottoman Turkish.
4.Gain information about the types of writing used in Ottoman state correspondence.
5.Evaluates the writings used in works of art of the Ottoman civilization.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Mübahat S. Kütükoğlu, Language of Ottoman Documents (Diplomatic), İstanbul 1994.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The Concept of Paleography, Paleography Studies in the World and in Turkey
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Birth and Development of Arabic Writing
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 3 - Theoretical
Types of Writing Used in Ottoman Civilization and Bureaucracy
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 4 - Practice
Thuluth Readings
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 5 - Practice
Naskh Readings
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 6 - Practice
Tevkii - Rika Readings
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 7 - Practice
Muhakkak - Reyhani Readings
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 8 - Practice
Divani and Talik Readings
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 9 - Practice
Readings of Siyakat and Divan Numbers
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 10 - Theoretical
Use of Seals in Ottoman Documents
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ottoman Tughras
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 12 - Practice
Sign Rings, Tailed Signatures and Document Evaluation
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 13 - Practice
Sample Text Reading
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 14 - Practice
Evaluation and discussion
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment1808
Reading16612
Individual Work16612
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
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
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
PÇ-16
PÇ-17
PÇ-18
PÇ-19
PÇ-20
OÇ-1
3
OÇ-2
3
OÇ-3
3
OÇ-4
3
OÇ-5
3
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