Bachelor in Turkish Language and Literature

Turkish Language and Literature studies the structure and history of the Turkish language alongside its literary traditions, from Ottoman-era texts through modern Turkish poetry, fiction, and drama. Core coursework typically covers Turkish linguistics and grammar, the historical development of the language, and literary analysis across periods and genres, often including study of Ottoman Turkish script and texts alongside contemporary literature. Students engage in close reading and interpretation of literary works, supported by coursework in literary theory and criticism, and develop strong academic writing skills through essays and research papers. Later years frequently allow for more specialized study of particular authors, periods, or literary movements, often culminating in independent research or a thesis. Graduates commonly pursue careers in teaching, publishing, editing, journalism, translation, and cultural or archival work, as well as further graduate study in Turkish literature, linguistics, or related humanities fields. This bachelor's program is delivered in English over 4 years at Boğaziçi University in İstanbul, Turkey. While the subject matter is the Turkish language and its literature, instruction is conducted in English, reflecting the university's broader academic model and preparing graduates to engage with international scholarship on Turkish studies. Boğaziçi University is one of Turkey's leading public universities, with a strong humanities faculty in İstanbul, a city central to much of Ottoman and modern Turkish literary history. Across the four years, students typically progress from foundational language and literary history courses toward specialized seminars and independent research, building a thorough grounding in Turkish language and literature by graduation.