TURKISH STUDIES MASTER PROGRAM
Objective: The interdisciplinary nature of the Department of Turkish Studies’ Master's Program, aims to train scholars who will conduct research on all aspects of the Turkic World and carry out scientific studies in the field of Turkish Studies, and thus to produce knowledge in the same field.

Scope: The Master's Program generally covers the field of Turkology, and provides an opportunity for interdisciplinary studies. The curriculum includes courses related to subjects in the fields of Turkish Language, Turkish Literature, Turkish History, and Turkish Art.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Knowledge:
-Develops and deepens their knowledge in the same or a different field at the level of expertise based on undergraduate-level qualifications in the field of Turkish Studies.
- Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction of Turkish Studies and conducts joint studies with different disciplines.
-Exercise research methods and techniques applied in the field, and acquires institutional and applied knowledge.

2. Skill:
-Utilises institutional and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field.
- Integrates their knowledge acquired in the field with the knowledge from different disciplines, and creates interpretations, solutions, and new information.
- Solves the problems encountered in the field of Turkish studies by using the most appropriate research methods and techniques.

3. Attitude, Behavior and Professional Competencies:
- Evaluates the institutional and applied expertise acquired in the field of Turkish Studies with a critical approach.
- Develops social and cultural sensitivity by using the expertise and skills acquired in the field of Turkish Studies.
- Uses their knowledge and problem-solving and application skills at the level of expertise acquired in the field of Turkish Studies in interdisciplinary studies.
- Independently carries out a study requiring expertise in the field of Turkish Studies.
-Develops new approaches to solve complex incalculable problems encountered in practical applications related to the field.
- Works individually or takes responsibility in teamwork to produce solutions in the fields of education, culture, and arts.

Application Requirements:
- Graduating from a bachelor’s program
- Having a minimum GPA of 60 out of 100
- Obtaining a minimum score of 65 from ALES (or at least 530 from GMAT, at least 650 from old GRE/at least 151 from new GRE)
- Obtaining a minimum score of 50 from YDS and YÖKDİL (or obtaining sufficient scores from other exams accepted by ÖSYM)

Registration: Applications are made online and as a final registration to the Institute of Social Sciences according to the academic calendar determined by Istanbul University Social Sciences Institute after the application announcement is made.

Courses: It is obligatory to take at least 21 credits in order to graduate from the Master's Program. Students who have graduated from a bachelor's program other than Turkish Language and Literature, History, and Art History are required to undergo one year of scientific preparation. After completing the Scientific Preparation program, students take elective courses related to the department they plan to study in, along with mandatory courses during the semester. In order to graduate, students are required to successfully complete the Seminar, Scientific Research Techniques and Publication Ethics courses.
Name of Diploma Program: Turkish Studies Master Program

Contact: Research Assistant Dilara Aydın Telefon: 0212 4400000-16086 E-posta: dilara.aydin@istanbul.edu.tr

TURKISH STUDIES PhD PROGRAM

Objective: The aim of the Doctoral Program in Turkish Studies is to train scholars in the field of Turkology, who can investigate and examine the language, literature, history, art, and folkloric richness of Turkish culture and civilization along with its relations with the neighboring cultural world, and thereby generate knowledge in the same field.

Scope: The Turkish Studies Doctorate Program covers the field of Turkology in general, and provides interdisciplinary research opportunities. The curriculum includes courses related to the Turkish Language, Turkish Literature, Turkish History, and Turkish Art.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Knowledge
Graduates will have a basic understanding of the concepts and theories related to the language, literature, history, art, and folklore richness of Turkish culture and civilization, based on the qualifications obtained in their Master's degree.
They will have a scientific knowledge of the developments in Turkish Studies around the world.
Graduates will learn ways to access information in order to conduct research that contributes to their field. They will also recognize local and foreign sources of knowledge in their field in order to develop their advanced institutional and applied knowledge.

2. Skill
Graduates will be able to follow and interpret scientific developments and information in the field of Turkology.
They will examine studies related to their field with a scientific and systematic approach and identify valuable products that will be transferred to future generations.
Graduates will also research and investigate an original topic related to Turkish Studies and turn their findings into a scientific study.

3. Attitude, Behavior and Professional Competencies
Graduates will carry out comprehensive and up-to-date theoretical and practical studies in the field of Turkology.
They will acquire proficiency in at least one foreign language that contributes to their work in their field along with their native language.
They will be able to evaluate the Turkic world as a whole and share their knowledge through national and international publications.
They will participate in national or international projects by establishing cultural relations with the Turkic world.
They will use the necessary information and communication technologies to access and transform data into scientific knowledge.

Application Requirements:
Having graduated from a Master's degree program
Having a GPA of at least 60 out of 100 for undergraduate studies, and at least 70 out of 100 for graduate studies
Obtaining at least 65 points from ALES (or at least 530 from GMAT, at least 650 from the old GRE or at least 151 from the new GRE)
Obtaining at least 55 points from YDS and YÖKDİL (or obtaining sufficient scores from other exams accepted by ÖSYM)

Registration: Applications are made online and as final registration to the Social Sciences Institute according to the academic calendar determined by the Istanbul University Social Sciences Institute after the application announcement is made.

Courses: It is obligatory to take at least 24 credits of courses to graduate from the Doctorate Program. Students who have graduated from a program other than Turkish Language and Literature, History, and Art History are subject to a 1-year scientific preparation. After the Scientific Preparation, they take elective courses from the department they want to study along with compulsory courses during the normal course period. In order to graduate, students are required to successfully complete the Seminar and (if not taken in MA) Scientific Research Techniques and Publication Ethics courses. The program lasts for 8 semesters and a maximum of 4 semester extensions can be granted.

Name of Diploma Program: Turkish Studies Doctorate Program

Contact: Research Assistant Dilara Aydın Telefon: 0212 4400000-16086 E-posta: dilara.aydin@istanbul.edu.tr

Teaching Turkish As A Foreign Language Master Program

Purpose: To train language instructors who can follow national and international current sources on scientific issues in the field of Turkish as a Foreign Language Education, who can offer solutions to emerging issues with research, inquiry, critical thinking and problem solving ability, who have knowledge of modern teaching methods and techniques applicable all over the world, who have adopted lifelong learning.

Objective: It is aimed to train language instructors who will contribute to universal science at the national and international level related to the field of Turkish as a Foreign Language Education, who can meet the needs of private institutions and organizations and public institutions.
Scope: Turkish as a Foreign Language in general, the Master's Program covers the field of Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language, but also provides the opportunity for Decipherment. The curriculum includes courses related to Turkish Language, Turkish Literature, Language Teaching Methods, subjects related to Material Preparation.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Knowledge:
Based on master's degree qualifications, it develops current and advanced knowledge in the field of Turkish as a foreign language education at the level of expertise with original thinking and research and reaches original definitions that will bring innovation to science.
2. Skills
Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise in the field of Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language.
Contributes to the field of teaching Turkish as a foreign language with an original study that brings innovation to science, develops a new scientific method or applies a known method to a field.
3. Attitude, Behavior and Professional Competencies:
To be able to carry out a study that requires expertise in the field of Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language independently.
Takes the lead in solving the problems encountered in the field of Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language.
Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language with a critical approach.
Transfer current developments in the field of Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language and their own studies to various groups in written, oral and visual form by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
Uses information and communication technologies related to the field at an advanced level.
Uses the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills acquired in the field of Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language in interdisciplinary studies.

Application Requirements:
Graduating from a bachelor’s program
Having taken the Ales exam and received sufficient point.
Having taken one of the Foreign Language exams YDS/YÖKDİL or whose equivalence has been accepted by YÖK and having obtained sufficient score.
Entering the interview conducted by the Department Minimum admission scores and weights are determined within the framework of the Istanbul University Graduate Education and Training Regulations and the conditions determined by the Senate.

Registration: Applications are made online and as a final registration to the Institute of Social Sciences according to the academic calendar determined by Istanbul University Social Sciences Institute after the application announcement is made.

Courses: It is obligatory to take at least 21 credits in order to graduate from the Master's Program. In order to graduate, students are required to successfully complete the Seminar, Scientific Research Techniques and Publication Ethics courses.

Name of Diploma Program: Teaching Turkish As A Foreign Language Master Program

Contact: Lec. Murat Şimşek Phone: 0212 4400000- 16098 E-mail: murat.simsek@istanbul.edu.tr

Purpose: To train doctors of science who can follow national and international current sources on scientific issues in the field of Turkish as a Foreign Language Education, who can offer solutions to emerging issues with research, inquiry, critical thinking and problem solving ability, who have knowledge of modern teaching methods and techniques applicable all over the world, who have adopted lifelong learning.

Objective: It is aimed to train language instructors who will contribute to universal science at the national and international level related to the field of Turkish as a Foreign Language Education, who can meet the needs of private institutions and organizations and public institutions.
Scope: Turkish as a Foreign Language in general, the Doctorate Program covers the field of Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language, but also provides the opportunity for Decipherment. The curriculum includes courses related to Turkish Language, Turkish Literature, Language Teaching Methods, subjects related to Material Preparation.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Knowledge:
Based on doctorate degree qualifications, it develops current and advanced knowledge in the field of Turkish as a foreign language education at the level of expertise with original thinking and research and reaches original definitions that will bring innovation to science.
2. Skills
Approaches new information in the field of Turkish education as a foreign language in a systematic way and conducts advanced research in its field.
Contributes to the field of Turkish education as a foreign language with an original study that brings innovation to science, develops a new scientific method, or applies a well-known method to an area.
Gain high-level skills in using research methods in studies related to Turkish education as a foreign language
3. Attitude, Behavior and Professional Competencies:
Expands the boundaries of knowledge in its field by publishing scientific articles about Turkish as a foreign language education in national or international peer-reviewed journals.
Develops and implements effective teaching strategies to provide students with knowledge and skills related to their field.
Creates solutions to social, scientific and ethical issues related to Turkish education as a foreign language and supports the development of these values at the national and international level.
Be able to develop new thoughts and methods related to Turkish education as a foreign language by using high-level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making.

Application Requirements:
Having graduated from a Master's degree program
Having taken the Ales exam and received sufficient points
Having taken one of the Foreign Language exams YDK/YOKDİL or whose equivalence has been accepted by YÖK and having obtained sufficient score
Entering the interview conducted by the Department Minimum admission scores and weights are determined within the framework of the Istanbul University Graduate Education and Training Regulations and the conditions determined by the Senate.

Registration: Applications are made online and as a final registration to the Institute of Social Sciences according to the academic calendar determined by Istanbul University Social Sciences Institute after the application announcement is made.

Courses: It is obligatory to take at least 24 credits in order to graduate from the Doctorate Program. In order to graduate, students are required to successfully complete the Seminar, Scientific Research Techniques and Publication Ethics courses.

Name of Diploma Program: Teaching Turkish As A Foreign Language, Doctorate Program,

Contact: Lec. Murat Şimşek Phone: 0212 4400000- 16098 E-mail: murat.simsek@istanbul.edu.tr


DEPARTMENT OF TURKISH STUDIES SCIENTIFIC PREPARATION PROGRAM
Students who are admitted to the Turkish Studies Department Master's and Doctorate programs but have graduated from a department other than History, Turkish Language and Literature, and Art History are required to attend a one-year scientific preparation program. Students are given courses in accordance with the nature of the program.
The duration of the scientific preparation program is a maximum of two semesters. This period is not counted as part of the postgraduate program. Periods exceeding two semesters are counted as the maximum education period.
The Scientific preparation courses cannot replace the courses that must be taken in master's and doctoral programs.
Those who successfully complete the courses are eligible to start the regular courses of the diploma program they were accepted to at the end of one year.