TLT426 Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language
TLT426 Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language
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Turkish language and literature, Teaching
Dženana Bračković
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to provide information about the past and present of teaching Turkish to foreigners. The course content includes methods and approaches for teaching Turkish to foreigners. Teaching practices are carried out for four basic skill areas of language teaching.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Edt. Halit Karatay, Türkçenin Yabancı Dil Olarak Öğretimi El Kitabı, Pagem Akademi Yay. 2020;
Additional Literature
Edt. Arif Sarıçoban, Yabancı Dil Olarak Türkçe Öğretimi Metodolojisi, Anı Yay. 2015 Mustafa Durmuş, Yabancılara Türkçe Öğretimi, Grafiker Yay. 2. Baskı 2013Teaching Methods
Explanation
Dictation and question and answer Methods
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concepts, AndTerms | |
| 2 | History of Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language | |
| 3 | Common European Framework of Reference for Languages | |
| 4 | Language Teaching Theories | |
| 5 | Principles in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language | |
| 6 | Methods and Techniques in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language | |
| 7 | Language Structures and Achievements According to Levels in Teaching Turkish to Foreigners | |
| 8 | Mid-term Exam | |
| 9 | Vocabulary and Development in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language | |
| 10 | Listening Education in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language | |
| 11 | Speaking Education in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language | |
| 12 | Writing Education in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language | |
| 13 | Reading Education in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language | |
| 14 | Activity Development and Use of Technology | |
| 15 | Final Exam |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLT426.1 | Course | Tuesday 09:00 - 11:50 | A F2.13 | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 13:00 - 15:00 | B F2.3A | confirm before coming |
| Friday | 11:00 - 12:00 | B F2.3A | confirm before coming |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
Mid-tern Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
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 [TLT426] 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 Mar 03, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
| T | P | |||||||||
| TLT426 | Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language | 2 | 1 | 6 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | None | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Dženana Bračković | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Tuesday: 13:00-15:00 confirm before coming Friday: 11:00-12:00 confirm before coming |
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| dzbrackovic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to provide information about the past and present of teaching Turkish to foreigners. The course content includes methods and approaches for teaching Turkish to foreigners. Teaching practices are carried out for four basic skill areas of language teaching. | |||||||||
| Textbook | Edt. Halit Karatay, Türkçenin Yabancı Dil Olarak Öğretimi El Kitabı, Pagem Akademi Yay. 2020; | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Explanation, dictation and question and answer Methods | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Concepts, AndTerms | |||||||||
| Week 2 | History of Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language | |||||||||
| Week 3 | Common European Framework of Reference for Languages | |||||||||
| Week 4 | Language Teaching Theories | |||||||||
| Week 5 | Principles in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language | |||||||||
| Week 6 | Methods and Techniques in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language | |||||||||
| Week 7 | Language Structures and Achievements According to Levels in Teaching Turkish to Foreigners | |||||||||
| Week 8 | Mid-term Exam | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Vocabulary and Development in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language | |||||||||
| Week 10 | Listening Education in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language | |||||||||
| Week 11 | Speaking Education in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language | |||||||||
| Week 12 | Writing Education in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language | |||||||||
| Week 13 | Reading Education in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language | |||||||||
| Week 14 | Activity Development and Use of Technology | |||||||||
| Week 15 | Final Exam | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 | Not Allowed | ||
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Mid-tern Exam | 40 | 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: 27/03/2026 | |||||||||