Turkish
Courses in Turkish (designated TURK) may be applied as appropriate, for example, toward:
- the general education requirements in the arts and humanities;
- a major or minor in humanities; and
- electives.
A basic foundation in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Turkish. Turkish culture, history, current events, and geography provide the context for instruction in grammatical structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing. Focus is on acquiring the skills necessary to communicate with native Turkish speakers orally and on writing at an elementary level.
Prerequisite: TURK 111. A continuation of the development of basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Turkish. Turkish culture, history, current events, and geography provide the context for instruction in grammatical structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing. Focus is on acquiring the skills necessary to communicate with native Turkish speakers orally and on writing at an advanced elementary level. Much of the class is conducted in Turkish.
(Conducted in English.) A study of Turkish and Moslem culture as embodied in literary, artistic, social, and religious traditions. Emphasis is on historical development. Field trips may be included.
(Conducted in English.) A study of Turkish and Moslem culture as embodied in literary, artistic, social, and religious traditions. Emphasis is on contemporary Turkey. Field trips may be included.
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