Turkish Studies (B.A.) (two subjects)
Features
- Programme:
- Turkish Studies
- Degree:
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (2 subjects)
- Standard period of study:
- 6 semesters
- Start:
- Only the winter semester
- Language of the programme:
- German
- Admission:
- open (enrolment without previous application)
- Orientation events:
- Orientation events are offered
Get to know us
Details
The programme conveys extensive knowledge of the Turkish language, in-depth knowledge of Persian and fundamental knowledge in the areas "Descriptive Linguistics", "Islam" and "The Culture of Turkey". The objective of the programme is to prepare students for the Master's programme in Turkish Studies and as well as for a scientific/academic occupation. In addition, the Bachelor's programme prepares students for work in non-university fields of occupation.
With good knowledge of the Turkish languages and culture, the programme offers students the possibility to become familiar with different working fields, such as in the field of media, culture or diplomacy. Stays abroad and language classes are not mandatory. The department staff, however, is happy to help you organize language stays in Turkey and other Turkish speaking countries, if desired
The BA is designed to convey language competencies, cultural knowledge, subject-specific methods as well as to enable students to understand and interpret the cultural, social and political relations in the Turkish speaking world.
Sufficient knowledge in the English and French language is suggested.
Related and consecutive/graduate programmes
Consecutive/graduate programmes
Structure
In the two-subject Bachelor's programme, two subjects are studied on equal terms.
A total of 180 credits are earned for the Bachelor's degree Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).
The two subjects each account for 66 credits. The area of professionalisation accounts for 36 credits.
The following compulsory modules must be completed for the subject Turkish Studies:
- Turkish I
- Turkish II
- Fundamentals of Language Description
- Methodology in Turkish Studies
- Culture and regional studies of Turkey
- Advanced language competence Turkish
- History of the Turks
- Advanced linguistic competence in Turkish
- Central Asian Studies
Regulations and module directory
Admission
- Start:
- Winter semester only
- 1st subject semester:
- open admission (enrolment without previous application)
- 2nd to 6th subject semester:
- open admission (enrolment without previous application)
Contact
Study and examination advice Faculty of Humanities
Tina Seufer and Eva Wolff
Humboldtallee 17
DE-37073 Göttingen
Phone: +49 (0)551 39 21888 (Seufer)
Phone: +49 (0)551 39 26713 (Wolff)
Academic Advising
Dr. Max Gustav Scherberger
Seminar for Turkology and Central Asian Studies
Heinrich-Düker-Weg 14
Room KWZ 2.735
37073 Göttingen
Phone: +49 551 39 21219