Undergraduate Module Descriptor

ARA3166: Advanced Turkish Language II

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. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the grammatical and syntactical features of written Turkish and spoken Turkish;
2. Read various genres of classical and modern Turkish texts, and write and translate modern Turkish
3. Speak Turkish semi-fluently;
Discipline-Specific Skills4. Decipher and translate Turkish texts linked to Islamic Studies with minimal use of a dictionary;
Personal and Key Skills5. Demonstrate time management skills and the capacity to conduct independent study
6. Demonstrate written and oral communication skills in a foreign language.
7. Demonstrate confidence in the use of foreign language
8. Develop time management skills and ability to conduct independent study