Turkish Language and Literature

Qualification Awarded

Master's degree in Turkish Language and Literature

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning

Lateral transfer is possible for students of master's and doctorate programmes who have successfully completed at least one semester at another department of the same university and the same institute, or at a master's and doctorate programme of another equivalent institute of another higher education institute. According to the related bylaws, the courses that a lateral transfer student should take within the scope of 'Programme Adjustment' are determined by the committee of the relevant department. The determination of which and how many of the previously taken courses should be recognized within scope of the minimum course load, is suggested by the advisor and the committee of the relevant department,as well. "Full Recognition" is provided upon the approval of those courses by the board of chairs of relevant institute.

Kocaeli University guarantees in advance that all credits gained and courses received by an Erasmus student after the mobility abroad will be fully recognized and transferred into Kocaeli University system and upon arrival with the approval of the authorities and the student. While preparing the" Erasmus Credit Transfer and Grade Equivalency Table" the ECTS grades are transmitted to Kocaeli University grading system.

Turkish higher education institutions are in the start-up phase about the recognition of informal and non formal education. However; computer and foreign language skills that students improve on their own, are evaluated through exemption examinations by the university. Students who prove to be proficient in such exams are exempted from related course(s).

Program Competencies

• Develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the historical development of Turkish Language and Literature, Old Turkish Language, New Turkish Language, Contemporary Turkish Languages, Old Turkish Literature, New Turkish Literature, and Turkish Folk Literature.
• Gains and uses the ability to access reference sources related to the field of Turkish Language and Literature and benefit from them effectively.
• Evaluates the acquired knowledge and skills with a critical approach.
• Uses traditional and contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the Turkish Language and Literature program.
• The information he acquired; It is used in the fields of education, research and community service.
• Develop positive attitudes towards lifelong learning.
• Türk Dili ve Edebiyatı programı ile ilgili sorunlara yönelik olarak çözüm önerilerini nicel ve nitel verilerle destekler ve bu verileri ilgili alanda bulunan uzman olan ve olmayan kişi ve kurumlarla çeşitli iletişim araçlarıyla paylaşır.
• Participates in various social, cultural, and artistic events in the field of Turkish Language and Literature.
• Conducts interdisciplinary research and analysis.
• Uses informatics and information technologies competently along with the computer software required by the Turkish Language and Literature program.
• Analyze, interpret, and infer information about Turkish Language and Literature.
• Observe ethical values in the process of applying knowledge related to the field of Turkish Language and Literature.
• Analyze a literary text semantically and formally, taking into account the language characteristics within the framework of the artistic understanding and literary discourse specific to the period in which the text was produced, and compare it with other works.
• Have an idea about language and communication, language and people, literary language and spoken language, poetic language, and prose language, and benefit from these in text analysis.
• Supports the universality of social and cultural rights in the field of Turkish Language and Literature, gains awareness of social justice, and protects historical and cultural heritage.

Key Competencies

• The ability to transmit knowledge and opinions verbally and in the written form
• The ability to evaluate knowledge and skills critically
• The ability to work independently and to take responsibilities
• Being inclined to work collaboratively
• The ability to learn and manage to learn
• The ability to use digital literacy skills
• The ability to use a foreign language at the level of professional communication
• The ability to adopt and obey the rules of scientific etiquette
• The ability to take initiative and make attempts in order to turn thoughts into action
• The ability to use the knowledge and skill of scientific research
• The ability to manage and direct work
• The ability to care for social and cultural values
• The ability to use multiple perspectives on different topics
• Mathemetical ability and the ability to use science and technology
• The ability to self-express in the fields that could contribute to personal development (i.e. art, sports, etc.)

EQF/NQF-HETR Relation

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Adnan Rüştü KARABEYOĞLU