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Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Graduate School of Social Sciences - Turkish World Studies - Turkish World Studies (Literature of Turkish World) - Third Cycle Programme

General Description

The Department of Turkish World Literature was founded in 1992 under the Institute of Turkish World Studies, Ege University. The main goal of the department is to identify, compile, evaluate literary works produced in Turkey and other Turkish Republics and to undertake studies on these fields.

The Doctorate`s Degree in Turkish World Literature awarded to the graduates who have successfully full filled all programme requirements.

Length of Programme

4 Year, 8 Semesters

Total Credits

240 ECTS

Level of Qualification According to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework

EQF-LLL 8

The applicants who hold a Master's Degree and willing to enroll in the Doctorate programme may apply to the Directorate of Graduate School with the documents. 1-Sufficient score (at least 55 out of 100) from the Academic Staff and Graduate Study Education Exam (ALES) conducted by Student Selection and Placement Center (OSYM) or GRE Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score equivalent to ALES score of 55. 2-English proficiency (at least 70 out of 100 from the Profiency Exam conducted by Ege University Foreign Language Department, or at least 55 out of 100 from ÜDS (University Language Examination conducted by OSYM) or TOEFL or IELTS score equivalent to UDS score of 55. The candidates holding Bachelor's or Master's Degree taught totally in English are exempted from English proficiency requirement. The candidates fulfilling the criteria outlined above are invited to interwiev. The assessment for admission to masters programs is based on : 50% of ALES, 15% of academic success in the undergraduate programme (cumulative grade point average (CGPA) ) 10 % of academic success in the master's programme and 25% of interview grade. The required minimum interview grade is 60 out of 100. The candidates having an assessed score of 65 at least are accepted into the Doctorate programme. The results of the evaluation are announced by the Directorate of Graduate School.

The rules for recognition of formal prior learning are well defined. A student who is currently enrolled in a Doctorate Degree programme in the same discipline at another institution and has successfully completed at least one semester, upon submitting all required documents before the deadline, may transfer to the Doctorate Programme at EGE University upon the recommendation of the department administration and with the approval of the Administrative Committee of the Graduate School. The decision taken will also include eligibility for exemption from some course requirements of the graduate program. Students who transfer from another university must be successful in the EGE University English Proficiency Exam or in an equivalent English examination. Recognition of prior non-formal and in-formal learning is at the beginning stage in Turkish Higher Education Institutions. Ege University is not an exception to this.

The doctorate programme consists of a minimum of seven courses, with a minimum of 21 national credits, a qualifying examination, a dissertation proposal, and a dissertation. The period allotted for the completion of the Doctorate programmes is normally eight semesters (four years). However, while it is possible to graduate in a shorter time, it is also possible to have an extension subject to the approval of the graduate school. The seminar course and thesis are non-credit and graded on a pass/fail basis. The total ECTS credits of the programme is 240 ECTS. A student may take undergraduate courses on the condition that the courses have not been taken during the undergraduate program. However, at most two of these courses may be counted to the Doctorate course load and credits. The PhD students are required to take the Doctoral Qualifying Examination, after having successfully completed taught courses. The examination consists of written and oral parts. The Doctoral Qualifying Committee determines by absolute majority whether a candidate has passed or failed the examination. Students who fail the Qualifying Examination may retake the examination the following semester. Students failing the Examination a second time are dismissed from the program. Students must register for thesis work and the Specialization Field course offered by his supervisor every semester following the semester, in which the supervisor is appointed. A dissertation supervisor who must hold the minimum rank of assistant professor is appointed for each PhD student. When the nature of the dissertation topic requires more than one supervisor, a joint-supervisor may be appointed. A joint-supervisor must hold a doctoral degree. Periodic monitoring of research work by a thesis monitoring committee is required to be awarded the Doctoral degree. A student who has completed work on the thesis within the time period, must write a thesis, using the data collected, according to the specifications of the Graduate School Thesis Writing Guide. The thesis must be defended in front of a jury. The thesis jury is appointed on the recommendations of the relevant Department Chairperson and with the approval of the Administrative Committee of the Graduate School. The jury is composed of the thesis supervisor and 5 faculty members. Of the appointed jury members, up to two may be selected from another Department or another University. The co-supervisor cannot be the jury member. Thesis defense by the candidate is open to all audience and a jury decides to grant/deny the Doctoral degree. A majority vote by the jury members determines the outcome of the thesis or examination. The vote can be for "acceptance", "rejection" or "correction". A student may be given, by a decision of the Administrative Committee of the Graduate School, up to six months to complete the corrections. The student must then retake the thesis examination.

Research, analysis and synthesis of literary works produced in Turkish states mainly in Central Asia, Caucasia and Balkans. Active involvement of student is required.

Graduates may apply to Departments of Turkish Language and Literature, particularly Modern Turkish Dialects and Literature in universities as a doctor. Graduates from other Turkish Republics may also take the opportunity to study comparative literature in universities of their countries.

Graduates who succesfully completed doctorate degree may apply to both in the same or related disciplines in higher education institutions at home or abroad to get a position in academic staff or to governmental R&D centres to get expert position.

One midterm and one final exam for each course in a term. Students may be assigned other additional tasks such as presentations, projects and seminar. 40 % of midterm exam and 60% of the final exam is used to calculate the term GPA. Minimum 70 points constitute a pass.

Graduation requirements are explained in the section “Qualification Requirements and Regulations” .

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full Time

Head of Department of Turkish World Literatures: Prof. Dr. Ali Erol; ECTS Koordinator: Doç. Dr. Muvaffak Duranlı, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ferah Türker Ege Üniversitesi, Türk Dünyası Araştırmaları Enstitüsü 35100 Bornova/İzmir TÜRKİYE Tel: 232 3434922, Fax: 0 232 342 74 96, erolali99@gmail.com

The Deparment of Turkish World Literature is under the Insitute of Turkish World Studies which provides the opportunity for close colloboration with Departments of Turkish Language and Dialects, Turkish Folk Studies, Turkish History and Turkish Art in the Institute; interdisciplinary work is also possible. TÖMER (Turkish Learning Centre) organises Turkish courses for foreign students. The institute offers Russian, Greek and Chinese language courses as well. The institute is proud of accommodating Prof. Dr. Fikret Türkmen Library containing ample resources in Turkish studies for the use of all departments.

Key Learning Outcomes

1 Ability to read and analyse literary works of Turkish World Literature
2 Essential, advanced and topical knowledge of Turkish World Literature
3 Ability to express knowledge and experiences orally or in writing
4 Ability to put forward new opinions and comments regarding Turkish World Literature
5 Capacity to make, schedule and complete academic projects
6 Willingness to cooperate with other disciplines, make use of interdisciplinary team work
7 Ability to work independently on research material , take initiative and develop new projects based on new knowledge
8 Ability to extend knowledge of popular subjects to the society and share knowledge by way of various activities and events
9 Willingness and ability to follow national and international resources of Turkish World Literature and related disciplines.
10 Observe scientific ethical values in doing researches and have professional responsibility
11 Ability to use information and communication technologies in doing researches.

Key Programme Learning Outcomes - NQF for HE in Turkey

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COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
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COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
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Course Structure Diagram with Credits (60 ECTS per Full-Time Academic Year)

T : Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
1. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
9205016352020 Turkish Araştırma Yöntemleri ve Etik Compulsory 3 - - 6
SBE-TDA-SDG3 Turkish ELECTIVE COURSES 1 Elective - - - 5
Total 3 0 0 11
2. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
92SE210262022 Turkish Compulsory - - - 6
SBE-TDA-SDG4 Turkish ELECTIVE COURSES 1 Elective - - - 15
Total 0 0 0 21
3. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
DRUAD691 Turkish Specialization Field Compulsory - - - 5
SOSDRYET790 Turkish Proficiency in PhD Compulsory - - - 25
Total 0 0 0 30
4. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
DRUAD691 Turkish Specialization Field Compulsory - - - 5
SOSDRTEZONE Turkish Thesis Proposal Compulsory - - - 25
Total 0 0 0 30
5. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
DRTEZ692 Turkish Thesis Study Compulsory - - - 25
DRUAD691 Turkish Specialization Field Compulsory - - - 5
Total 0 0 0 30
6. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
DRTEZ692 Turkish Thesis Study Compulsory - - - 25
DRUAD691 Turkish Specialization Field Compulsory - - - 5
Total 0 0 0 30
7. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
DRTEZ692 Turkish Thesis Study Compulsory - - - 25
DRUAD691 Turkish Specialization Field Compulsory - - - 5
Total 0 0 0 30
8. Semester
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
DRTEZ692 Turkish Thesis Study Compulsory - - - 25
DRUAD691 Turkish Specialization Field Compulsory - - - 5
Total 0 0 0 30
SBE-TDA-SDG3 - ELECTIVE COURSES 1
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
9205016212020 Turkish The Grammar of Altai Elective 3 - - 6
9205028132004 Turkish Modern Gagauz Literature Elective 3 - - 6
9205036252017 Turkish Grammar of Sakha Tuks Elective 3 - - 6
SBE-TDA-SDG4 - ELECTIVE COURSES 1
Course Unit Code Language of Instruction Course Unit Title Type of Course Unit T P L Number of ECTS Credits Report
9205016362022 Turkish Contemporary Azerbaijani Literature (The Contemporary Period and Trends) Elective 3 - - 6
9205025432013 Turkish Literature Of Altai Turks I Elective 3 - - 6
9205036262017 Turkish Literature ofv Sakha Turks Elective 3 - - 6
9205036282017 Turkish South Siberia Turkic Oral Literature Elective 3 - - 6
9205036302022 Turkish Turkish World Child Literature (Genres and Texts) Elective 3 - - 6
9205036342017 Turkish History of Modern Turkmenian Literature Elective 3 - - 6
EBB6832017 Turkish Planning and Assesment in Education Elective 3 2 - 6
EBB6852017 Turkish Development and Learning Elective 3 - - 6