CEUS U654 0731 Bayerle
Advanced Ottoman Turkish I
In Advanced Ottoman Turkish students are expected to acquire skill in recognizing the Persian
and Arabic grammatical components in Ottoman texts, learning the extent of their utilization in
Ottoman literary prose, and understanding their functional loads. Since Ottoman Turkish is no
longer used in Turkey (and its use was always limited to the educated elite in the Ottoman
Empire) students are not encouraged to compose or speak in class, but rather to comprehend
literary prose texts and express their meaning in English.
Students are expected to attend and prepare for every class period, since grades will be based on
class performance.
Texts:
Faruk K. Timurtas, Osmanli Turkcesi Grameri: Eski yazi ve Imla-Arapca-Farsca-Eski
Anatolu Turkcesi, Istanbul, 1979; and Fahir Iz, Eski Turk Edebiyatinda Nesir: XIV.
Yuzyildan
XIX. Ortasina kadar Yazmalardan Secilmis Metinler, Istanbul, 1965.
Prerequisite: U655 Introductory Ottoman Turkish II or equivalent.
Days and Time: Arranged.