Undergraduate Module Descriptor

ARA3165: Advanced Turkish Language I

This module descriptor refers to the 2020/1 academic year.

Module Aims

This module aims to:

  • Develop further your active and passive command of the Turkish Language through a wide range of written and pedagogical materials, such as classical and modern Turkish texts (both prose and poetry,) films and other media where appropriate.
  • Enable you to have mastery of all aspects of higher Turkish grammar, as well as to develop further conversational, writing and listening skills.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

This module's assessment will evaluate your achievement of the ILOs listed here – you will see reference to these ILO numbers in the details of the assessment for this module.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to:
Module-Specific Skills1. Deal with written and oral materials in Turkish of various types
2. Produce written Turkish in summary form or more extensively
3. Read classical literary texts at a reasonable speed
4. Have an appreciation of Modern Turkish as a form of communication, and Classical Turkish as a form of literature
Discipline-Specific Skills5. Use independent judgement to select appropriate information at any given time
6. Convey understanding in writing, or orally, specific data
Personal and Key Skills7. Further develop major skills of the language: reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension
8. Demonstrate confidence in the use of foreign language
9. Develop time management skills and ability to conduct independent study