Türk Dili ve Edebiyatı Lisans Diploması

ISCED-F 2013 / 0232

ISCED-F 2013 / 0232

In line with the teaching objectives of the Turkish Language and Literature Department Programme;

• Fluent in at least one foreign language,
• Using computer, informatics and information technologies,
• Endeavouring to achieve international scientific standards,
• Can be both the creator and the interpreter of a work of literature,
• To be able to follow the historical development of Turkish language in Turkish cultural geography,
• Attaches importance to research and development,
• Since there is a need for teachers and academicians who have adopted the necessity of lifelong learning, it is aimed to provide undergraduate and graduate education in order to train both qualified teachers and internationally respected scientists.

Education and training are carried out in formal education. In addition, the internship opportunity for the Teaching Practice course that our students have taken within the scope of Pedagogical Formation courses is carried out in schools contracted with the Ministry of National Education within the body of T.C. Istanbul Kültür University.

• By analysing Turkish language in terms of phonology, structure-form, syntax and semantics; reaches the ability to use Turkish correctly, beautifully and clearly.
• Can evaluate the texts of Turkish Language and Literature from the beginning to the present day in literary and philological terms. Finds the opportunity to compare with the texts of Western literature.
• Can compile and research in the field of folklore (folklore).
• Gains knowledge of Atatürk's principles and revolutions.
• Recognises the basic works written in the field of Turkish Language and Literature; reads sample texts representing the historical development of Turkish language and transfers them to scientific translation alphabet.
• Has the course materials, research methods, knowledge and theories used in the Turkish Language and Literature Programme and containing up-to-date information.
• Uses and applies the knowledge and theories acquired in the Turkish Language and Literature Programme in the fields of education, research and public service.
• Produces solutions to the problems encountered in the field with individual studies and takes responsibility as a member of a working team.
• Analyses the problems related to the Turkish Language and Literature Programme, supports solutions to problems with concrete data and shares these data with experts in the relevant field.
• Participates in various cultural, social and artistic activities in the field of Turkish Language and Literature and takes part in these activities.
• Gathers, analyses and interprets theoretical and practical information in the field by knowing at least one foreign language.
• Evaluates contemporary and classical literary knowledge and theories within the framework of certain movements and theories, and criticises them in terms of literature and linguistics.
• Uses computer, information and information technologies efficiently for the field.
• Gains awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.
• Gains the basic knowledge and skills to conduct academic research and study in the field of Turkish Language and Literature.
• Observes professional responsibility and ethical values in the field of Turkish Language and Literature.

Has the following key competences at an advanced level.

1. Literacy competence

2. Multilingual competence

3. Literary competence

4. Digital competence

5. Personal, social and learning to learn competence

6. Citizenship competence

7. Entrepreneurial competence

8. Cultural awareness and expression competence

For Measurement and Evaluation Methods, T. C. Istanbul Kültür University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Training Regulations dated 25.10.2017 and numbered 30221 are applied.

- In a semester, students are given at least one midterm exam, one final exam and a final make-up exam from each course except for graduation project, project, internship and similar courses. If the instructor deems appropriate, homework, laboratory and similar studies can be evaluated as midterm exams and the results are announced to the students via ÖBYS within the period specified in the academic calendar. At the end of each semester, the results of the mid-term and final exams or final make-up exams, mid-term studies and attendance are taken into consideration. The relevant instructor is authorised to determine the weights. The instructor announces the evaluation criteria to the students at the beginning of the semester and informs the relevant department / programme head.

- Workplace practices or internships are applied according to the principles determined by the Senate. All students, including students who have succeeded in all courses in the education programme, who have not completed their internship work until the beginning of each semester or who have failed, must renew their registration on the dates specified in the academic calendar and register for workplace practices or internships.

- Except for those who have fulfilled the graduation requirement, students who have a grade below C in the courses they are enrolled in at the end of the relevant semester can participate in the semester-end make-up exam. The highest grade at the end of the relevant semester is the success grade.

Achievement grades

- Students are given one of the following letter grades for each course they are enrolled in by the instructor of the course:

a)                  Notes Coefficient

                     A                        4,0

                     A-                       3,7

                     B+                      3,3

                     B                        3,0

                     B-                       2,7

                     C+                      2,3

                     C                        2,0

                     C-                       1,7

                     D+                      1,3

                     D                        1,0

                     D-                       0,7

                     F                         0,0

In order to monitor the quality of higher education programs;

YÖK is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and supervising education, training and other activities in higher education institutions.

"University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" of higher education institutions, prepared within the framework of the criteria determined by YÖK, are published every year. Reports prepared according to these reports, containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations for higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

The "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report", which includes academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions, is published every year by YÖK. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education “Higher Education

It is provided in accordance with the "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring Quality Assurance of Diploma Programs":

1. Creation and Approval of Curriculum:

YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.

1.1. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will bring to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

1.2. The curriculum of National Core Education Programs is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK after being accepted by the relevant Deans Council.

2. Measurement-Evaluation: How to measure and evaluate the learning outcomes that each undergraduate program will provide to the student is carried out in accordance with the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs, if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions; receives a bachelor's degree.

4. Self-Evaluation-External Evaluation: In the context of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions enter the "Institution Internal Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. The "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared by YÖKAK regarding the external evaluation of higher education institutions is shared with the public.

IKU Quality Management System is managed according to the T.C. Istanbul Kültür University Quality Directive, which was updated in the context of the articles in the Senate meeting numbered 2022-2023/2 held on 3 November 2022.

The University carries out its activities within the scope of quality assurance;

- Adoption of quality understanding by all employees,

- Regular measurement of the level of achievement of the quality targets envisaged in the strategic plan in quality management practices and ensuring their sustainability,

- Supporting the performance evaluation of employees with quality strategies,

- Creating an institutional culture based on participation, using University resources more effectively and efficiently, improving processes and providing quality service in the implementation of quality management processes,

- Making measurements by determining performance standards in all administrative and academic processes of the university, institutionalising improvement efforts and taking responsibility for these processes,

- It is carried out according to the basic principles of creating conditions that can provide employees in all units of the university with corporate belonging and job satisfaction.

In line with the strategic plan and objectives of the university, the work on the establishment of the institution's internal and external quality assurance system for the evaluation and quality improvement of education, training and research activities and administrative services is gradually being completed and continued. The academic and administrative units of the university are encouraged to engage in quality management system activities and these activities are supported.

Taking into account the priorities and requirements determined by the Rectorate of Istanbul Kültür University as education-training, scientific research, information and technology production, completing the formation of a quality assurance system in management, rising in national and international university rankings, improving relations with business life, serving the community and sustainability, the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan prepared by the Strategic Planning Board of the University (https://www.iku.edu.tr/tr/iku-kalite/stratejik-planlama-kurulu) was unanimously accepted and entered into force in the context of decision number 1 at the Senate Meeting No. 2022-2023/3 dated 21 December 2022 and published on the University's web pages.

As a result of the central exam held by the Measurement, Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM), the procedures and principles of which are determined by YÖK, candidates are placed in the Department of Turkish Language and Literature by ÖSYM, taking into account their YKS scores, their preferences for higher education programmes and the quotas and conditions of these programmes.

The registrations of the students placed in the Department of Turkish Language and Literature are made by the Student Affairs Department within the framework of the calendar determined by OSYM.

1. Those who have a bachelor's degree in Turkish Language and Literature can continue their master's programmes and, if they meet the relevant requirements, doctorate and proficiency in art programmes accepted with a bachelor's degree.

2. Turkish Language and Literature undergraduate students have the right to participate in double major programmes opened by the University at Istanbul Kültür University where they study. Students enrolled in double major programmes can take courses from two diploma programmes simultaneously and if they are successful, they can receive two separate undergraduate diplomas.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transfer between Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programmes, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer in Higher Education Institutions

2. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education (Additional Article-35)

2.1.Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board

3. T. C. Istanbul Kültür University Associate and Undergraduate Degree and Bachelor's Degree, Education and Training Regulations dated 25.10.2017 and numbered 30221 are applied.

The qualification is valid at all times.