Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES / TURKISH TEACHING FOR FOREIGNERS (MASTER DEGREE)

History

Turkish Teaching to Foreigners Master’s Degree Program in the 2014-2015 academic year, Nevsehir, Haci Bektas Veli University Institute of Social Sciences under Department of Turkish Language Education established and graduate students began to accept. Turkish is the language of instruction.


Qualification Awarded

Students successfully completing the program of Turkish Language Education (Turkish Teaching to Foreigners) in the field of MSc (Master of Science) degree is given.


Level of Qualification

Master.


Specific Admission Requirements

The primary and reserve candidates are admitted based on the average of the points in bachelor's degree in the relevant fields for master’s degree program (Grade Point Average), scores on ALES (Test for Postgraduate Education) and on a foreign language proficiency test . Required Documents for Registration; 1- Bachelor’s diploma, 2- Original copy of ALES test result, 3- ID card 4- Original copy of a foreign language proficiency test result ( ÜDS, KPDS, YDS etc.) 5- Certificate of Military Status 6- CW.


Specific Arrangement For Recognition of Prior Learning

The recognition of previous learning in the higher education institutions in Turkey is still in the process of being implemented; therefore, the recognition of previous learning in all of the departments in Nevşehir University has yet to be implemented.


Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The program is available (total 90-120 ECTS) to successfully complete all the courses on a 4.00 weighted grade point average of at least 2.0 to achieve. Chapter or associated other parts of the graduate programs available in the course at least 120 ECTS course area and all have successfully completed over 100, at least 70 weighted grade point average has been achieved, and on the subject in an area of their thesis selected before a jury successfully defended the students of Turkish Language Education (Turkish Teaching to Foreigners) in the field of MSc (Master of Science) degree is given.


Profile of The Programme

Our program consists of academics and experts in the field are carried out with the necessary course work. Objective students of analysis, synthesis and assessment, scientific research methods using the original work to produce what they know to transfer knowledge and skills with a graduate degree as a law that allows all the powers and responsibilities of individuals carrying the train; students will encounter later in professional examinations to be successful, both public and private sector experts in Turkish Teaching to Foreigners (teacher / lecturer) continued the work is to enable a competent way.


Key Learning Outcomes of the Programme

PO-1 Improve and deepen their knowledge in the same or different field based on the graduate level qualifications in their field of study.
PO-2 Grasp the interdisciplinary interaction of their field of study and conduct joint studies with different fields of study.
PO-3 Make an efficient use of the resources in a relevant field of study based on their graduate level of qualifications.
PO-4 Use the relevant research methods and techniques and have both theoretical and practical knowledge in their field of study.
PO-5 Interpret, solve and produce new data by integrating the data obtained from both their field of study and different fields of study.
PO-6 Use the knowledge they have obtained in their field of study in order to promote the level of education, culture and arts of the society.
PO-7 Carry out independent studies requiring expertise related to their field of study
PO-8 Develop new approaches in order to solve unpredictable problems encountered in their field of study.
PO-9 Act as a leading role in solving problems related to their field of study, organizing personal, institutional teamworks at an expert level.
PO-10 Examine the social relations and the norms guiding these relations from a critical point of view and act on the spot to change them when needed.
PO-11 Transfer the updates and projects carried out in their field of study by reinforcing them with qualitative and quantitative data across groups within and out of their field of study.
PO-12 Maintain oral and written communication by using a foreign language on level B2 in European Language Portfolio.
PO-13 Keep up with the developments in Information Technologies and make the most of it in line with their field of study.
PO-14 Collect data related with their field of study, review and put them in practice, checking them in the process of announcing the results and taking into consideration the scientific, cultural, artistic, social and ethical values.
PO-15 Abide by and take part in the quality management process.
PO-16 Grasp the knowledge related to their field of study and make it public in line with the norms

NQF-HETR Program Outcomes Matrices

Graduates of this program, foreign language score etc. provide the conditions in the case of Turkish education centers of universities can work as a lecturer. At the same time can make an academic career.


Access to Further Studies

Students who have completed their master's degree candidates and take notes from ALES exam provided that they have sufficient English language skills can study in graduate programs.


Course Structure Diagram with Credits

1. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
YTÖ 501 SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 6
YTÖSEÇ 11 ELECTIVE COURSES 1 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 24
Total:
30

2. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
YTÖ 502 SEMINAR OF DEPARTMENT 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 6
YTÖSEÇ 12 ELECTIVE COURSES 2 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 24
Total:
30

3. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
YTÖ 803 THESIS STUDIES 0 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 24
YTÖ 801 SPECIALIZATION COURSE 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 6
Total:
30

4. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
YTÖ 804 THESIS STUDIES 0 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 24
YTÖ 802 SPECIALIZATION COURSE 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 6
Total:
30

ELECTIVE COURSES 1

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
YTÖ 507 LINGUISTICS AND TEACHING OF TURKISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
YTÖ 519 SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION THEORIES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 5
YTÖ 515 COMPARATIVE GRAMMAR 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
YTÖ 521 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
YTÖ 511 TECHNOLOGY ASSISTED LANGUAGE TEACHING 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
YTÖ 523 RESOURCES OF TURKISH I 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
YTÖ 509 LANGUAGE SKILL DOMAINS IN TURKISH TEACHING AS A FOREIGN L. I 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
YTÖ 505 COMPARISON OF TURKISH AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
YTÖ 525 VOCABULARY AND VOCABULARY TEACHING IN TURKISH AS A FOREIGN L 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
YTÖ 513 TURKISH GRAMMAR TEACHING AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
YTÖ 503 APPROACHES AND METHODS OF TURKISH TEACHING AS A FOREIGN L. I 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6

ELECTIVE COURSES 2

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
YTÖ 522 SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
YTÖ 512 LANGUAGE EDUCATION AND ASSESSMENT 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
YTÖ 508 CULTURE AND LANGUAGE TEACHING 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
YTÖ 506 DISCOURSE ANALYSIS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
YTÖ 516 BASIC STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
YTÖ 520 GENDER EQUALITY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
YTÖ 526 RESOURCES OF TURKISH II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
YTÖ 510 LANGUAGE SKILL DOMAINS IN TURKISH TEACHING AS A FOREIGN L.II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
YTÖ 504 APPROACHES AND METHODS OF TURKISH TEACHING AS A FOREIGN L.II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
YTÖ 514 MATERIAL DESIGN AND USE IN TURKISH TEACH. AS A FORGN LANG 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
YTÖ 518 THE TEXT SELECTION IN TURKISH TEACHING AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
YTÖ 524 MOTIVATION IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 5
YTÖ 528 CORPUS APPL. AND USE OF CORPUS IN TEACH. TURKISH AS A FOREIG 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 4

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Students have to sit two tests, the prior being called the midterm and the latter being called the final exam at the end of either term. The midterm exam has a weight of 40 % while the final one has a weight of % 60. All the tests are assessed on 100 point scale. Students who have got (AA), (BA), (BB), (CB) or (CC) in a course are considered successful.


Graduation Requirements

In order to successfully complete the program, it is necessary that a student complete courses total 120 ECTS credits by getting a grade point average of at least 70 points out of 100 and finish his/her thesis.


Mode of Study

Full time.


Facilities

In Department of Turkish Language Education research and training activities conducted by 2 Professor, 7 Assistant Professor and 1 Research Assistant. In the institute all electronic (computer, projector and internet) course grades are made with hardware.


Programme Director or Equivalent

Haci Bektas Veli Nevsehir University College of Education Department of Turkish Language and Social Science Education 50300 Nevsehir / TURKIYE Phone: + 90 (384) 228 10 00 Fax: + 90 (384) 228 1040 Phone: 0 (384) 228 10 00 / 21012 E-mail: muratsengul@nevsehir.edu.tr