Fall 2009 Course Descriptions

All courses below are approved to be taught in Fall 2009; however, some (or all) may not be offered this term.  The course numbers that are offered this term link to the Schedule of Classes.  Class with alternative delivery modes (Web based, cable TV, correspondence, etc) are noted in the Schedule at the section level.  The complete list below is a good indicator of what may be offered over the next few years (contact department about offerings).  For explanations of course elements see the Key to Course Descriptions.

Turkish (TURK)  Department Info. Also see Persian, Arabic and Near Eastern Studies under separate listings.

TURK 101 -- Beginning Turkish I  (5 units)
Description:  This course is designed to introduce the Turkish language to beginning students, to develop oral and written skills for both comprehension and expression. Language skills to be emphasized include: understanding, reading, writing, translation, and speaking.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $30.
Usually offered:  Fall.

TURK 102 -- Beginning Turkish II  (5 units)
Description:  This course is a continuation of 101. It is designed to improve different aspects of language and writing skills for the second semester students. Objectives are: to improve students' conversational skills, to provide a variety of readings for written comprehension; to develop a good grammar background; to improve listening skills; to introduce students to some examples of Turkish culture.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $30.
Prerequisite(s):  TURK 101 or equivalent.
Special exam:  course may be taken by special exam for credit (not for grade).
Usually offered:  Spring.

TURK 199 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P F.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TURK 299 -- Independent Study  (1-4 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P F.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TURK 399 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P F.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TURK 401 -- Intermediate Turkish I  (5 units)
Description:  This course begins the second year of Turkish language. It is an intermediate course designed to improve language; speaking, reading, comprehension, vocabulary, translation, composition and grammar.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $30.
Prerequisite(s):  TURK 102.
Usually offered:  Fall.

TURK 402 -- Intermediate Turkish II  (5 units)
Description:  This is a continuation of "Intermediate Turkish I". Emphasis will be placed on grammar knowledge, conversational skills, vocabulary, reading and writing.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $30.
Prerequisite(s):  TURK 401.
Usually offered:  Spring.

TURK 403 -- Advanced Turkish I  (3 units)
Description:  This course aims at solidifying students’ acquired language skills at the intermediate level. Building on this foundation, the course will help students improve all four-language skills: Writing, Speaking, Listening/Comprehension and Reading.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $30.
Prerequisite(s):  TURK 402.
May be convened with:  TURK 503.
Usually offered:  Fall.

TURK 404 -- Advanced Turkish II  (3 units)
Description:  This course aims at solidifying students’ language skills acquired in Advanced Turkish I. Building on this foundation, this course will help students improve all four-language skills: Writing, Speaking, Listening/Comprehension and Reading.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $30.
Prerequisite(s):  TURK 403 or consent of instructor.
May be convened with:  TURK 504.
Usually offered:  Spring.

TURK 410 -- Topics in Turkish Language, Literature, Culture, History & Society  (1-5 units)
Description:  Course content varies by semester. Focus topics may include Ottoman Turkish, and other areas in Turkish language, literature, culture, history and society.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Consent of instructor.
May be repeated:  for credit 35 times (maximum 36 enrollments).
May be convened with:  TURK 510.
Usually offered:  Fall.

TURK 411 -- Topics in Turkish Language, Lit, Culture, History & Society II  (1-5 units)
Description:  Course content varies by semester. This is the second semester sequel to TURK 410/510. TURK 410/510 is not always a prerequisite, contact instructor. Focus topics may include Ottoman Turkish, and other areas in Turkish language, literature, culture, history and society.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Consent of instructor.
May be convened with:  TURK 511.
Usually offered:  Spring.

TURK 499 -- Independent Study  (1-5 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P F.
May be repeated:  for credit 15 times (maximum 16 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TURK 503 -- Advanced Turkish I  (3 units)
Description:  This course aims at solidifying students’ acquired language skills at the intermediate level. Building on this foundation, the course will help students improve all four-language skills: Writing, Speaking, Listening/Comprehension and Reading. Graduate-level requirements include additional readings and graduate students will be required to meet with the instructor biweekly to discuss the readings of which written critiques will be submitted.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $30.
May be convened with:  TURK 403.
Usually offered:  Fall.

TURK 504 -- Advanced Turkish II  (3 units)
Description:  This course aims at solidifying students’ language skills acquired in Advanced Turkish I. Building on this foundation, this course will help students improve all four-language skills: Writing, Speaking, Listening/Comprehension and Reading. Graduate-level requirements include additional readings and biweekly meetings with the instructor to discuss the readings of which written critiques will be submitted.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $30.
Prerequisite(s):  TURK 503 or consent of instructor.
May be convened with:  TURK 404.
Usually offered:  Spring.

TURK 510 -- Topics in Turkish Language, Literature, Culture, History & Society  (1-5 units)
Description:  Course content varies by semester. Focus topics may include Ottoman Turkish, and other areas in Turkish language, literature, culture, history and society. Graduate-level requirements include an extra project selecting an Ottoman text related to their research interests, and submitting a short paper summarizing their findings, discussing linguistic challenges presented by the text, and containing a translation of part of the text. All projects must be approved by the instructor in advance.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Consent of instructor.
May be repeated:  for credit 6 times (maximum 7 enrollments).
May be convened with:  TURK 410.
Usually offered:  Fall.

TURK 511 -- Topics in Turkish Language, Lit, Culture, History & Society II  (1-5 units)
Description:  Course content varies by semester. This is the second semester sequel to TURK 410/510. TURK 410/510 is not always a prerequisite, contact instructor. Focus topics may include Ottoman Turkish, and other areas in Turkish language, literature, culture, history and society. Graduate-level requirements include a final project concerning Ottoman text pertaining to student's research interests. Student will also give an in-class presentation based on this material.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Consent of instructor.
May be convened with:  TURK 411.
Usually offered:  Spring.

TURK 599 -- Independent Study  (1-5 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P F.
May be repeated:  for credit 15 times (maximum 16 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TURK 699 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P F.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.