TURKISH 111-1
Turkish I
This sequence offers students a systematic introduction to Turkish language and culture through TV shows. Students will immerse themselves in the personal stories and everyday realities of life in Istanbul. Course emphasizes speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing.
2026 Fall
Topics
- The second quarter (Turkish 111-2) will be offered in Winter 2027 and the third quarter (Turkish 111-3) in Spring 2027. By the end of the third quarter, students will be able to use all common grammatical structures and engage comfortably with other Turkish speakers on a variety of everyday topics. Turkish is used in class whenever possible, and by the third quarter, it becomes the primary language of instruction.
Readings
- Elementary Turkish: A Complete Course for Beginners. Revised Third Edition (2015). Kurtuluş Öztopçu. Kebikeç-Yayınları Sanat Kitabevi. An additional workbook will be provided by the instructor.
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite: None or one year of high-school Turkish or placement test results. SoC Humanities and Fine Arts Distro
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- Official class description ↗2026 Fall