Degree: PhD

Duration: 4-6 years

Language: Turkish

Program Description: This program deals with the literature that the Turks have produced under the influence of the Islamic religion. Starting from Kutadgu Bilig, the earliest extant work in Turkish written in the 11th century during the Karakhanid dynasty by Yusuf Khass Hajib of Balasagun, Turkish-Islamic Literature has generated its own forms of literary production. The program focuses on different stages of literature such as Divan Literature, Folk Literature, and Tekke Literature. In addition, it offers courses on topics including the relation between religion and literature, the relation between Sufism and literature, the history of Turkish-Islamic literature, and primary sources in the field. Rıfkı Melül Meriç, Necati Lugal, Mahmud Esad Coşan, and Fevziye Abdullah Tansel are among the well-known professors who have contributed to the development of the Department.

Graduation Requirements: For students who admitted with Master’s Degree, Doctoral Programs consist of at least seven courses, one seminar, other educational activities, qualifying examination, an article published in a national or international peer-reviewed journals on the relevant  field, thesis proposal and dissertation that totals to a minimum of 21 National Credits and 240 ECTS. Students should take120 from courses and seminar, 120 ECTS from thesis work that consist of specialization field courses.

For students who admitted with Bachelor’s Degree, Doctoral Programs consist of at least fourteen courses, two seminars, other educational activities, qualifying examination, an article published in a national or international peer-reviewed journals on the relevant  field, thesis proposal and dissertation that totals to a minimum of 42 National Credits and 300 ECTS. Students should take180 ECTS from courses and seminar, 120 ECTS from thesis work that consist of specialization field courses.

Where to apply: http://sosbilens.ankara.edu.tr/

Program Details: http://bbs.ankara.edu.tr/

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