Conversational Languages: Turkish

ABOUT THE CERTIFICATE

This certificate focuses on modern Turkish, as it is spoken today in Turkey and in diaspora communities around the world. It is similar to other Turkic languages whose total speakers are about 200 million. By the program's end, you'll have reached A2 in the grid used by the Council of Europe's Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Some material from B1 will also be introduced.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Use simple phrases and sentences to exchange information on familiar topics and activities.
• Understand what people say to you about familiar topics in life, work, and family.
• Catch the main points in messages, announcements, and media.
• Understand simple advertisements, menus, timetables, and personal letters.
• Learn elements of Turkish culture and history, including the unique story of how the language changed in the 20th century.

BENEFITS

• Learn a language that is the rich medium of popular media, culture and religion.
• Improve your business prospects, travel and tourism opportunities in Turkey, and family relationships if you are a heritage speaker.

REQUIRED COURSES

• 2387 Turkish: Level I
• 1019 Turkish: Level II
• 1020 Turkish: Level III
• 1858 Turkish: Level IV

Certificate Requirements

You must complete four consecutive courses in Turkish within three years of the date you register, earning an overall average grade of A (80-100 per cent) and attending at least 80 per cent of classes at each level. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is not available for this certificate.