Information Package / Course Catalogue
Ottoman Turkish I
Course Code: TRO153
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To identify general characteristics of Ottoman alphabet, to grasp how to write word roots and affixes of Turkish in Ottoman alphabet, to be able to read selected texts written in Ottoman Turkish.

Course Content

General information about Ottoman Turkish, alphabet as a term, Arabic Alphabet and its characteristics, The characteristics of Arabic Alphabet, Inscribing the vowels of Turkish in Arabic Alphabet, reading and writing texts in Ottoman Turkish.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Hatice GÜNEŞ
Learning Outcomes
1.They will rocognize letters, numbers and signs in The Ottoman alphabet
2.They will come to know the reading Arabic, Persian and Turkish words.
3.They will be able to read and write Ottoman Turkish texts.
4.They will transfer to Turkish fronm Ottoman Turkish text.
5.Recognize Persian and Arabic prepositions that are frequently used in Ottoman Turkish.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Timurtaş, F. K. (2000), Osmanlı Türkçesine Giriş. İstanbul: Umur Matbaacılık.
2.Develi, H. (2006), Osmanlı Türkçesi Kılavuzu 1-2. İstanbul: Kesit Yayınları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Ottoman Turkish alphabet.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Letters at beginning, middle and end.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Vocals, konsonants, the rules of writing letters. Reading exercises.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Reading exercises on 20. century Ottoman Turkish texts,basic grammar rules, roots and affixes.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Text reading and word study. Characteristics of Turkish words.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Text reading and word study.Some features of Arabic words
Week 7 - Theoretical
Reading the printed text, handwriting reading. Vocabulary exercises. Writing Studies.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Reading and writing studies. (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Reading and writing studies.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Reading the 19. century Ottoman Turkish texts.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Reminding the general rules.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Characteristics of Persian words in Ottoman Turkish. Reading the text.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Text reading and transference from 19 th century Ottoman Turkish to contemporary Turkish.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Text reading and transference from 19 th century Ottoman Turkish to contemporary Turkish.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment61112
Reading121124
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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5
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4
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
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5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
4
5
5
5
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2026