TURK111 Spoken Turkish I
TURK111 Spoken Turkish I
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Faculty of Education
Minela Sinanović - Vefić
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
A student learner can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases; can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, what he/she studies;can talk about daily routine and free time activities; can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Istanbul, Yabancılar İçin Türkçe Ders Kitabı, A1, Editör: Yrd. Doç. Dr. Ferhat ASLAN, Kültür Sanat Basımevi, İSTANBUL, 2012
Additional Literature
Yedi İklim Türkçe, Yunus Emre Enstitüsü, Türkçe Öğretim Seti, Ders Kitabı A1, Editörler: Yrd. Doç. Dr. Erol BARIN, Dr. Şaban ÇOBANOĞLU, Prof. Dr. Şeref ATEŞ, Doç. Dr. Mustafa BALCI, Doç. Dr. Cihan ÖZDEMİR, Türkiye Diyanet Vakfı Yayın, ISBN: 978-605-87010-2-1, ANKARA, 2015Teaching Methods
Communicative method, which involves evenly develop all language skills: reading, writing, expression and understanding
Verbal and written communication
Class discussions with examples, quizzes, exams
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The introductory lecture / Greetings / Alphabet in Turkish Language | Istanbul A1, page: 8-13 |
| 2 | Vowel harmony rule / Plural / Numbers | 14-20; 27-29 |
| 3 | Demonstrative pronouns / Locative case / There is; there are sentences | 22-26 |
| 4 | Kültürden kültüre - Dialog about shopping | 34 |
| 5 | Nominal sentence (positive, interrogative and negation sentence) | 30-35 |
| 6 | Review of grammar (nominal sentence, numbers from 10 to the 1000, sentence with the there is/are); | |
| 7 | Present Continuous Tense (positive sentence) | 38 |
| 8 | MIDTERM EXAM | |
| 9 | Present Continuous Tense (Interrogative and negation sentences) | 39-43 |
| 10 | Daily activities | 39-43, 49 |
| 11 | Cases: Dative, Ablative, Instrumental | 44-45 |
| 12 | Want to (-mAk istemek) | 46-47 |
| 13 | Speaking practice about daily routine and free time activities | |
| 14 | Final Exam preparation | |
| 15 | Speaking Exam |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TURK111.1 | Course | Thursday 11:00 - 12:50 | A F1.11 | - | - |
| TURK111.2 | Course | Monday 12:00 - 13:50 | B F2.4 | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5 6
Mid-term exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4
Speaking Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5 6
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 3 ECTS credit course corresponds to 75 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture Hours
30 hours ⏳ (15 week × 2 h)
Home Study
15 hours ⏳ (15 week × 1 h)
Mid-term Exam Study
12 hours ⏳ (2 week × 6 h)
Final Exam Study
12 hours ⏳ (2 week × 6 h)
Speaking Exam Study
6 hours ⏳ (2 week × 3 h)
75 Total Workload Hours
3 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 [TURK111] 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 | |||||||||
| TURK111 | Spoken Turkish I | 0 | 2 | 3 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | None | It is a prerequisite to | TURK112 | |||||||
| Lecturer | Minela Sinanović - Vefić | Office Hours / Room / Phone | ||||||||
| msinanovic-vefic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | A student learner can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases; can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, what he/she studies;can talk about daily routine and free time activities; can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly. |
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| Textbook | Istanbul, Yabancılar İçin Türkçe Ders Kitabı, A1, Editör: Yrd. Doç. Dr. Ferhat ASLAN, Kültür Sanat Basımevi, İSTANBUL, 2012 | |||||||||
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Communicative method, which involves evenly develop all language skills: reading, writing, expression and understanding. Verbal and written communication. Class discussions with examples, quizzes, exams. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | The introductory lecture / Greetings / Alphabet in Turkish Language | Istanbul A1, page: 8-13 | ||||||||
| Week 2 | Vowel harmony rule / Plural / Numbers | 14-20; 27-29 | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Demonstrative pronouns / Locative case / There is; there are sentences | 22-26 | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Kültürden kültüre - Dialog about shopping | 34 | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Nominal sentence (positive, interrogative and negation sentence) | 30-35 | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Review of grammar (nominal sentence, numbers from 10 to the 1000, sentence with the there is/are); | |||||||||
| Week 7 | Present Continuous Tense (positive sentence) | 38 | ||||||||
| Week 8 | MIDTERM EXAM | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Present Continuous Tense (Interrogative and negation sentences) | 39-43 | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Daily activities | 39-43, 49 | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Cases: Dative, Ablative, Instrumental | 44-45 | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Want to (-mAk istemek) | 46-47 | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Speaking practice about daily routine and free time activities | |||||||||
| Week 14 | Final Exam preparation | |||||||||
| Week 15 | Speaking Exam | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Mid-term exam | 1 | 30 | 1,2,3,4, | Not Allowed | |
| Speaking Exam | 1 | 30 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 2 | 15 | 30 | Home Study | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Mid-term Exam Study | 6 | 2 | 12 | Final Exam Study | 6 | 2 | 12 | |||
| Speaking Exam Study | 3 | 2 | 6 | |||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 75 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 3 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 17/02/2026 | |||||||||