Turkish Language and Culture Program
24 June - 7 August 2024
The Language Center
Boğaziçi University
34342 Bebek
Istanbul, Turkey
E-mail: tlcp@bogazici.edu.tr
Web: http://www.tlcp.bogazici.edu.tr
In effect since 1982, the annual international summer program in Turkish Language and Culture is an accredited program which offers courses at three basic levels of language instruction taught by university staff specialized in teaching Turkish as a foreign language. The program provides intensive instruction in Turkish to adult learners while offering them an opportunity to have first-hand experience with the Turkish culture.
PROGRAM
Courses are offered at elementary, lower and upper intermediate and advanced levels with a minimum of 5 students. Class size is limited to approximately 10 students. Each level receives 160 hours of instruction during the program. Classes are held on weekdays 9am - 1pm. Students meet with their teaching assistants for one hour in the afternoons for free conversation.
Weekly Turkish / English lectures are given by scholars specialized in their fields on various aspects of the Turkish culture ranging from economics, history, literature, fine arts, architecture and others. Weekly Turkish film sessions are scheduled for Monday afternoons.
Participation in cultural events in the city and daily excursions to historic and/or recreational sites may be organized on demand and interest. The cost of these excursions is not included in the course fees.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
TK S10 Intensive Elementary Turkish - 12 Credits
Designed to provide a working knowledge of Turkish with equal emphasis on listening and reading comprehension as well as speaking. Fundamentals of phonology and simple sentence structures taught through intensive drilling and controlled lexicon relevant to basic communicative needs of students. Introduction of basic reading and writing patterns.
Instruction: 12 hours of grammar and 8 hours of reading, writing, speaking and lab activities, free conversation with assistants.
TK S20 Intensive Lower Intermediate Turkish - 12 Credits
Introduction of more complex aspects of Turkish sentence structure with extended vocabulary. Grammar points reinforced through intensive study of selected short stories, articles and other relevant reading material. Introduces writing exercises through short compositions to enhance basic writing skills.
Instruction: 8 hours of grammar, 3 hours of reading, 2 hours of writing, 3 hours of speaking, 4 hours of laboratory, free conversation with assistants.
Prerequisite: TK S10 or equivalent preparation.
TK S21 Intensive Upper Intermediate Turkish - 12 Credits
Emphasizes the more complex aspects of Turkish sentence structure with extended vocabulary. Focuses on speaking as well as intensive study of selected short stories, articles and other relevant reading material. Provides more advanced writing through diverse writing activities.
Instruction: 6 hours of grammar, 5 hours of reading, 2 hours of writing, 4 hours of speaking, 3 hours of laboratory, free conversation with assistants.
Prerequisite: TK S20 or equivalent preparation.
TK S30 Intensive Advanced Reading Turkish - 12 Credits
Designed to provide complete mastery of the complex aspects of Turkish sentence structure for those who have had previous exposure to them. Particular emphasis on improving reading skills for learners who possess speaking competence in Turkish. Provides advanced writing exercises on diverse topics. Focuses on stylistic variations used in spoken and written Turkish.
Instruction: 5 hours of grammar, 6 hours of reading, 3 hours of writing, 4 hours of speaking, 2 hours of laboratory, free conversation with assistants.
Prerequisite: TK S21 or equivalent preparation.
TK S31 Intensive Advanced Spoken Turkish - 12 Credits
Aims at full mastery of spoken modern Turkish. Features of informal styles introduced or reviewed through extensive oral practice. Topics of interest relating to life in Turkey are emphasized in free conversation.
Instruction: 5 hours of grammar, 5 hours of reading, 3 hours of writing, 5 hours of speaking, 2 hours of laboratory, free conversation with assistants.
Prerequisite: TK S21 or equivalent preparation.
COURSE CREDIT
12 transferable credits are given upon successful completion of the course. A final grade will be issued only to those who fulfill the requirements of the course which include full attendance and participation in all examinations.
ACCOMMODATION
On-campus accommodation will not be available this year. Please contact us about off-campus accommodation tips.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
For an application to be processed the following items have to be provided by 11 April 2024 (Attention: Late or incomplete applications will not be processed.)
Application form, letters and the document of transfer should be e-mailed.
- Application form (download the application form in Word format)
- Statement of purpose
- A letter of recommendation from your advisor or language instructor
- Application fee of US$50 (Attention: Applications without the application fee will not be processed.)
Notification of admission will be e-mailed by 16 April 2024.
All applicants, including those who have applied for financial support from their home universities or other sources, are expected to submit an application form to the Turkish Language and Culture Program by the application deadline. Note that a limited number of classes to be offered this summer may necessitate a stricter evaluation process.
PAYMENT
Payment deadlines:
- Non-refundable downpayment of US$1500 for program tuition by 10 May 2024.
- The rest of the program tuition fee is US$2650 and must be paid by June 7, 2024.
Fees:
Application fee : $50
Tuition fee : $4150 (course material fees and VAT are included)
Please note that:
- All payments must be made by bank transfer and in US$ only.
- Document of each transfer must be e-mailed to tlcp@bogazici.edu.tr
- All bank fees incurred during transfer are to be met by the applicants. Some banks make international transfers through intermediary banks and this results in fees being cut off from the original amount sent.
Payment details may be obtained from tlcp@bogazici.edu.tr
CORRESPONDENCE
All correspondence may be directed to
Turkish Language and Culture Program
Dil UYGAR Merkezi
Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi
Boğaziçi Üniversitesi
34342 Bebek
İstanbul, Türkiye
Phone : (90)-(212)-359 4913
E-mail : tlcp@bogazici.edu.tr
Web: http://www.tlcp.bogazici.edu.tr
OTHER
Visa:
Applicants are advised to request information concerning visa requirements at a Turkish Consulate as early as possible.
Please check with the relevant office in your institution for how long your passport should be valid for you to travel to Turkey and go back.
Funding opportunities:
- Applicants from the USA for the advanced level courses may be eligible for financial support by the American Research Institute in Türkiye. ARIT: http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/ARIT/
- Applicants from American universities may inquire about funding through FLAS and Mellon grants from the Near Eastern Departments and/or Centers for Middle Eastern Studies of their universities.
- All applicants, including those who have applied for financial support from their home universities or other sources, are expected to submit an application form to the Turkish Language and Culture Program by the application deadline. We are sorry to inform you that we will not be able to process late and/or incomplete applications.
- To meet personal expenses during their stay in Istanbul, participants are advised to have a minimum of $750.
