MODERN TURKÄ°SH LÄ°TERATURE
Third Cycle Programmes
(Doctorate Degree/Doctor of Fine Arts)

D.1. General Information about Program

The PhD program of the Modern Turkish Literature was established for students who want to deepen their knowledge in the field. The program has offered an advanced degree since 1969 when it was first founded, with the contribution of many Turkish scholars. The courses offered in the program examine the formation of historical and social traditions that shape Modern Turkish Literature.

The courses offered in the department define and analyze the historical development of classical Turkish literature all its diversity and depth. The courses in the program focus on the historical,social, literary, linguistic aspects of the Modern Turkish Literature. One of the goals of this programme is to educate teachers, experts and scientists in the field of Turkish language and literature.

The courses offered in the program examine the formation of historical, philosophical, religious, social, artistic traditions that shape modern Turkish culture and literature. The program developes students' skills in researching, evaluating and interpreting information for the purpose of conducting scientific research. With its interdisciplinary and intercultural perspective, the department raises scholars who are also able to critically evaluate works of literature.

The language of education in this program is Turkish.

D.2 Qualification Awarded

Doctorate

D.3. Level of Qualification

QF-EHEA: 3
EQF-LLL: 8

D.4. Provisions for Registration

1. Graduated from Turkish Language and Literature Department

2. Required to have at least 60 standart points on verbal point type of Academic Staff and Graduate Education Examination (ALES) that is held by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) or to have a score equal to 60 on internationally accepted GRE and GMAT that is determined by the Senate of Hacettepe University.

3. Required to have at least 60 in the Foreign Knowledge in Foreign Language Placement Examination (Yabancı Dil Seviye Tespit Sınavı, YDS). Alternatively, applicants are required to submit an equivalent score from other foreign language examinations, held at the national or international level, whose equivalence is approved by ÖSYM.

4. International students' applications are accepted in line within “Hacettepe University Graduate Programme and Exam Regulation" in Official Gazette (29 November 2016, No:29900).

5. Those conditions, which are not included below, are applied in accordance with the related provisions of the Hacettepe University Graduate Education, Instruction and Examination Regulations (Hacettepe Üniversitesi Lisansüst Eğitim, Öğretim ve Sınav Yönetmeliği).

D.5. Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The requirements for the Ph.D. program in the field of Modern Turkish Literature are taking courses, passing the proficiency exam, writing a dissertation, and presenting a successful thesis defense. Students are required to take a minimum of 120 ECTS credits for coursework and a minimum of 120 ECTS credits for the Ph. D. dissertation (240 ECTS credits in sum) in order to graduate. Students who pass each of their courses and have a minimum GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 are eligible to take the Ph.D. proficiency exam. The students who successfully pass the exam are then eligible to work on their dissertations under the guidance of the dissertation committee and present it to the jury. For detailed information, consult the following website:

(http://www.hacettepe.edu.tr/Eklenti/1235,hulisansustuogrvesinavyonetmelik231112.pdf?0 )

D.6. Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning

Students who earn the right to enroll in the doctorate program in the Modern Turkish Literature can be exempt from certain courses within the scope of related rules and regulations. If the content of a course taken at another university matches a given course at Hacettepe University and is accepted by the educational board, the student can be exempted from that course.

Students, who have studied at Hacettepe University or at other institutions of higher education for at least one year, can apply for a transfer to the doctorate program of Modern Turkish Literature. To be accepted, applicants must meet the terms of acceptance and pass each of the master's courses they have taken for at least one semester. The admission and legal procedures of students who are found eligible by the department for the transfer are fulfilled after the decision of the institute council.

For detailed information, consult the following website:

http://www.hacettepe.edu.tr/Eklenti/1235,hulisansustuogrvesinavyonetmelik231112.pdf?0

D.7. Goals and Objectives

The courses in the program focus on the historical, social, literary, linguistic aspects of the Modern Turkish Literature. Program aims to teach history of modern Turkish literature on detail, to analyse texts in-depth, to teach and apply contemporary linguistic and literary methods on modern Turkish literature. One of the goals of this programme is to educate teachers, experts and scientists in the field of Turkish language and literature.

D.12. Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Career opportunities for the graduates of the Modern Turkish Literature are quite diverse. While some of our graduates work as teachers and lecturers or research assistants in related departments of private and state universities, others work at ministries, at national and international institutions and companies, at visual and print media institutions, at publishing houses and news agencies.

D.13. Access to Further Studies

D.14. Profile of the Programme

The Ph.D. program of the Modern Turkish Literature consists of 240 ECTS credits: A minimum of 120 ECTS credits for coursework and a minimum of 120 ECTS credits for the dissertation.

Students who have a minimum GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 are eligible to take the PhD. proficiency exam. Those who pass the exam present their dissertation proposal. Students whose proposals are accepted begin working on their dissertations under the guidance of their dissertation committees.

For detailed information on dissertation and the thesis defense, consult the following website: (http://www.hacettepe.edu.tr/Eklenti/1235,hulisansustuogrvesinavyonetmelik231112.pdf?0)

D.15. Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Assessment and grading criteria (mid terms, homework, final exams, etc.) and examination regulations for each course and their percentages are defined under the title of “Assessment Methods” in the program's course Information pack. Final exams are carried out on certain dates determined by the university and at certain times and places announced by the department. Students' final semester grades are determined by the instructor offering the course and are based on the students' mid-term and final grades, the coursework they did during the term and their attendance record. For detailed information on examination regulations, assessment and grading, consult the following website.

http://www.hacettepe.edu.tr/Eklenti/1235,hulisansustuogrvesinavyonetmelik231112.pdf?0

D.16. Graduation Requirements

In order to successfully complete the program, students must take and pass all the required courses in their program and earn a minimum of 120 ECTS credits (24 national credits) for coursework and thesis work.

D.17. Education Type

1. Full Time Education

D.18. Programme Director

Doç.Dr.Koray Üstün

korayustun@hacettepe.edu.tr

 

0 312 297 81 00