TLT319 History of Turkish Language
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Turkish language and literature, Teaching
Dženana Bračković
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
The location of Turkish language among world languages in the position of the unity of the Ural-Altaic language, the absence of written texts and oral language products in the remaining ages, show the status of resources in relation to the nations. Used in the Turkish dialect and phonetic classifications, formed to examine the criteria and Vocabulary. The period of the Old Turkish Turkish language written products, works, language areas, to teach spoken state structures.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
ERCİLASUN, Ahmen Bican. (2009). Başlangıçtan Yirminci Yüzyıla Türk Dili Tarihi. Ankara: Akçağ Yayınları.
Additional Literature
AKAR, Ali. (2005). Türk Dili Tarihi. İstanbul: Ötüken Yayınları.Teaching Methods
Clasroom activities
Discussions
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Place of Turkish Language among world languages | |
| 2 | Ural-Altaic unity | |
| 3 | Altaic language theory | |
| 4 | Oral language products | |
| 5 | Historic period of Turkish Language | |
| 6 | Period of Pre-Turkish and Proto Turkish | |
| 7 | General feature of Old Turkish, alphabets used in Turkish Language, religions | |
| 8 | MID-TERM Exam; | |
| 9 | History of Kok Turk and texts of Kok Turk | |
| 10 | Presence of Kok Turk texts and research works | |
| 11 | Tuna Bulgarian and Idyl-Bulgarian Turkish | |
| 12 | History of Uighur Turks and Uighur texts | |
| 13 | Presence of Uighur Turkish texts and research works | |
| 14 | Properties of Old Turkish period | |
| 15 | Properties of Old Turkish period |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLT319.1 | Course | Monday 15:00 - 17:50 | A F2.13 | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 - 14:00 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Mid-term Exam;
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3
Quizzes
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Activity
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture Hours
45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)
Active Tutorials
45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)
Mid-term Exam study
10 hours ⏳ (1 week × 10 h)
Final Exam study
20 hours ⏳ (1 week × 20 h)
Home study
30 hours ⏳ (15 week × 2 h)
150 Total Workload Hours
6 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [TLT319] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Feb 02, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
| T | P | |||||||||
| TLT319 | History of Turkish Language | 2 | 1 | 6 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | None | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Dženana Bračković | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Tuesday: 12:00-14:00 |
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| dzbrackovic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | The location of Turkish language among world languages in the position of the unity of the Ural-Altaic language, the absence of written texts and oral language products in the remaining ages, show the status of resources in relation to the nations. Used in the Turkish dialect and phonetic classifications, formed to examine the criteria and Vocabulary. The period of the Old Turkish Turkish language written products, works, language areas, to teach spoken state structures. | |||||||||
| Textbook | ERCİLASUN, Ahmen Bican. (2009). Başlangıçtan Yirminci Yüzyıla Türk Dili Tarihi. Ankara: Akçağ Yayınları. | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Clasroom activities. Discussions. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Place of Turkish Language among world languages | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Ural-Altaic unity | |||||||||
| Week 3 | Altaic language theory | |||||||||
| Week 4 | Oral language products | |||||||||
| Week 5 | Historic period of Turkish Language | |||||||||
| Week 6 | Period of Pre-Turkish and Proto Turkish | |||||||||
| Week 7 | General feature of Old Turkish, alphabets used in Turkish Language, religions | |||||||||
| Week 8 | MID-TERM Exam; | |||||||||
| Week 9 | History of Kok Turk and texts of Kok Turk | |||||||||
| Week 10 | Presence of Kok Turk texts and research works | |||||||||
| Week 11 | Tuna Bulgarian and Idyl-Bulgarian Turkish | |||||||||
| Week 12 | History of Uighur Turks and Uighur texts | |||||||||
| Week 13 | Presence of Uighur Turkish texts and research works | |||||||||
| Week 14 | Properties of Old Turkish period | |||||||||
| Week 15 | Properties of Old Turkish period | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Mid-term Exam; | 1 | 30 | 1,2,3 | Not Allowed | |
| Quizzes | 2 | 20 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Not Allowed | |
| Activity | 1 | 10 | 1,2,3,4,5, | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 3 | 15 | 45 | Active Tutorials | 3 | 15 | 45 | |||
| Mid-term Exam study | 10 | 1 | 10 | Final Exam study | 20 | 1 | 20 | |||
| Home study | 2 | 15 | 30 | |||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 17/02/2026 | |||||||||