Turkish Language and Literature

Hello, I'm Ahmet Şefik ŞENLİK, a faculty member and the head of the Department of Turkish Language and Literature at Istanbul Medeniyet University's Faculty of Letters. Our department offers a comprehensive range of courses that cover the five main disciplines in our field. The language courses encompass various historical stages of the Turkish language, from Old Turkish to modern Turkish. In the literature courses, we delve into both new and classical literature, examining modern literary works from the Tanzimat period onwards and exploring the rich heritage of classical Turkish literature.Our classrooms are equipped with advanced facilities, including internet access in all areas and smart boards for interactive teaching. We also make use of hybrid teaching methods through platforms like Zoom. Istanbul Medeniyet University provides numerous opportunities for our students to study abroad through the ERASMUS program. We have established long-standing partnerships with several universities, such as Krakow Jagiellonian University, known for its esteemed Turcology department, and Shumen University in Bulgaria. Additionally, we have collaboration agreements with universities in Jordan, Georgia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, enabling student exchanges.Our department actively participates in national and international events, recognizing their significance in promoting our field. One notable collaboration was the symposium on "Foreigner Poets and Letters in its Five Centennial," organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and our department. Upon graduation, our students can pursue careers as Turkish language and literature teachers in schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education. They also have opportunities in private schools, language institutions, private tutoring, and various governmental organizations.
Istanbul Medeniyet University is strategically located in the heart of Istanbul, with our faculty building situated in Göztepe, along the E-5 highway. This central location offers convenient transportation options, allowing students from all parts of the city to easily access our campus. We encourage candidates interested in our department to gather more information about our program. Proficiency in languages is highly valued, as fluency in both Turkish and foreign languages contributes to the success of students studying Turkish Language and Literature or related fields.We wish all candidates the best of luck in their university exams and extend a warm welcome to join the Department of Turkish Language and Literature at Istanbul Medeniyet University.