Information Package / Course Catalogue
Turkish Cultural Geography
Course Code: BESE245
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: 3
Objectives of the Course

To introduce the geography of the peoples of the Turkish language

Course Content

Modern Turkic languages and regions where these languages are used

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Students learn the regions where Turkish languages are spoken
2.Recognize the branches of Turkish languages
3. Discuss the effect of geography on languages
4.Knows Turkish culture and Turkish civilization
5.Knows the basic elements of family structure in Turks.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Anthology of Turkish Literatures Outside Turkey from the Beginning to the Present: Volumes 14, 15, 16: Uzbek Literature, Ministry of Culture Publications, Ankara 2000.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Turkey Turkish and dissemination areas
Week 2 - Theoretical
Balkans and Europe
Week 3 - Theoretical
Middle East and Iran region
Week 4 - Theoretical
Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan
Week 5 - Theoretical
Uzbekistan
Week 6 - Theoretical
Kirghizistan
Week 7 - Theoretical
Idil Ural Region (Chuvashia, Bashkortostan, Tatarstan)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Evaluation of the Geographical Areas and Migrations of Turkic Peoples from the Past to the Present
Week 9 - Theoretical
North Caucasus (Dagestan, Kabartay-Malkar, Karachay-Circassian)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Siberia (Field, Altai, Tuva, Hakas and Shor)
Week 11 - Theoretical
cultures
Week 12 - Theoretical
Mongolia and Other Countries
Week 13 - Theoretical
Afghanistan, Tajikistan
Week 14 - Theoretical
India
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Assignment1011
Individual Work2012
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
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
OÇ-1
4
4
OÇ-2
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026