DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: Russian Language and Literature (Russian)

General Description

History

The Department of Russian Language and Literature was established in 2011 and started to accept its first undergraduate students in the 2022-2023 academic year. The aim of the program is to prepare students who can demonstrate the knowledge, skills and professional ethics required in their field at the highest level and give critical assessments in public institutions and the private sector.

Qualification Awarded

Bachelor of Russian Language and Literature (Bachelor of philology)

Level of Qualification

First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Providing high school diploma and being placed in the program as a result of the Student Selection Examination conducted through the central system at the national level. Student placement procedures through central system are carried out by Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM).

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

(1) In lateral transfers to the Faculty of Letters, the provisions of the Regulation on the Principles Concerning Transfer, Double Major, Minor and Credit Transfer between Institutions at Upper Secondary Education and Undergraduate Level, published in the Official Gazette dated 24/4/2010 No. 27561.
(2) In vertical transfers to the Faculty of Letters, the provisions of the Regulation on the Continuation of Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Learning Upper Secondary Education with Undergraduate Programs, published in the Official Gazette dated 19/2/2002 and No. 24676.
(3) In the transfers of those who completed or those who could not complete their undergraduate education to vocational schools, the provisions of the Regulation on Awarding Upper Secondary Education Diploma to those who could or could not complete their Undergraduate Education or Adjustment of those who could or could not complete their Undergraduate Education to Vocational Schools, published in the Official Gazette dated 18/3/1989 and No. 20112.
If the student has successfully completed some of the courses in the curriculum of the department in the institutions where she has studied before, she can be exempted from all or some of these courses in line with the opinions of the adjustment commission formed.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

4 years, 2 semesters per year, 16 weeks per semester, 240 ECTS in total. In order for students to complete their education successfully in our faculty, their GPA (Grade Point Average) should be at least 2.00. Final year students who are not able to get a GPA of 2.00 are entitled to take a one-course examination in order to increase the GPA if they are able to fulfil the condition of a GPA of 2.00 from the courses included in the program of the last four semesters. Those who are not able to get a GPA of 2.00 through one-course examination are entitled to take a mid-term exam, final exam or make-up exam from the courses of the last four semesters. The students benefit from this right of examination in the exam period during the semester in which the courses are opened. The students who would like to benefit from this right of examination declare the exams that they will take at the beginning of the semester during registration.

Profile of the Programme

The 4-year undergraduate program of the Department of Russian Language and Literature consists of 8 semesters. The language of instruction is Russian. The aim of the Bachelor's program in Russian Language and Literature is to train students who have a good knowledge of the Russian language, literature and culture and are able to use this knowledge in their professional life.

Key Learning Outcomes

1   To be able to comprehend the language features of Russian (phonology, morphology, lexicography, syntax and others).
2   To be able to gain the ability to translate different types of texts from Russian to Turkish and from Turkish to Russian.
3   To be able to use Russian in written and spoken communication for different purposes and forms - daily language, official language, language of science, etc.
4   By learning Russian Literature from ancient times to the present, to be capable of interpreting this literature.
5   They will have knowledge about comparative literature, literary movements and theories and can use their knowledge in their studies.
6   To be able to use information technologies effectively in the field of Russian language and literature.
7   They will have the ability to research, plan, implement, evaluate and present in their field and will be able to use Russian in scientific research.
8   By learning Russian history, Russian culture, Turkish-Russian relations, they will have a vision in the field of comparison and cooperation between the two countries.
9   To be able to use the knowledge gained in the field of Russian language, literature, history and culture in interdisciplinary studies.
10   To be able to understand Russian sources easily and gain the ability to use them in business life.
11   To be able to share the knowledge obtained through individual and/or team work on the Russian language, literature, culture and Turkish-Russian relations by using recent information technologies and research methods and techniques in national and international fields.
12   To have the knowledge about Russian language, literature, history and culture and to be able to work in public institutions and private sector.
13   To be able to observe ethical values, act and accordance with quality management and processes in the process of applying knowledge about the field.
14   To be able to plan, follow and take part in activities in the fields of Russian language, literature, culture, trade, etc.
15   They will take care of continuous improvement of their knowledge and skills by acquiring lifelong learning skills.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Graduates of our department can continue their careers in the academic field as well as work in government institutions (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Tourism, etc.), MEB schools (Russian Teaching), Language Schools, Translation Offices, Strategic Research Centers, Tourism Sector (Hotels, Travel Agencies, tourist guide, etc.), companies doing business with Russia.

Access to Further Studies

The students who have completed their undergraduate education successfully can continue their studies in graduate programs (second cycle) in their own field or related fields provided that they pass the examination ALES and have sufficient knowledge of English.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

The language of instruction for this program is Russian. Courses corresponding to 240 ECTS in total are offered to students in the undergraduate program of Russian Language and Literature.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 ATA 1001 PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION I REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
G 2 KPD 1000 CAREER PLANNING REQUIRED 1 0 0 2
G 3 RDE 1001 ANCIENT RUSSIAN LITERATURE REQUIRED 3 0 0 6
G 4 RDE 1003 PHONETICS REQUIRED 3 0 0 6
G 5 RDE 1005 SPOKEN INTERACTION I REQUIRED 3 0 0 6
G 6 RDE 1007 WRITTEN INTERACTION I REQUIRED 3 0 0 6
G 7 TDL 1001 TURKISH LANGUAGE I REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 0
TOTAL:   30
 
2. Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 ATA 1002 PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION II REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
B 2 RDE 1002 18TH CENTURY RUSSIAN LITERATURE I REQUIRED 3 0 0 6
B 3 RDE 1004 LEXICOLOGY REQUIRED 3 0 0 6
B 4 RDE 1006 SPOKEN INTERACTION II REQUIRED 3 0 0 7
B 5 RDE 1008 WRITTEN INTERACTION II REQUIRED 3 0 0 7
B 6 TDL 1002 TURKISH LANGUAGE II REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 0
TOTAL:   30
 
3 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 RDE 2001 SPOKEN INTERACTION III REQUIRED 3 0 0 6
G 2 RDE 2015 WRITTEN INTERACTION III REQUIRED 3 0 0 6
G 3 RDE 2017 TRANSLATION THEORIES AND METHODS REQUIRED 3 0 0 6
G 4 YDÄ° 1001 FOREIGN LANGUAGE I (ENGLISH) REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 10
TOTAL:   30
 
3 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 RDE 2019 INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 2 RDE 2021 LITERATURE AND MYTHOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 3 RDE 2023 MODERN METHODS OF TEACHING RUSSıAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 4 RDE 2025 RUSSIAN-TURKISH TRANSLATION I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
 
4. Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 RDE 2002 SPOKEN INTERACTION IV REQUIRED 3 0 0 6
B 2 RDE 2020 INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY SCIENCE REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
B 3 RDE 2022 MORPHOLOGY REQUIRED 3 0 0 6
B 4 RDE 2024 WRITTEN INTERACTION IV REQUIRED 3 0 0 6
B 5 YDÄ° 1006 FOREIGN LANGUAGE II (ENGLISH) REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 5
TOTAL:   30
 
4 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 RDE 2014 RUSSIAN HISTORY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 5
B 2 RDE 2016 LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
B 3 RDE 2018 RUSSIAN-TURKISH TRANSLATION II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
B 4 RDE 2026 DICTION AND EFFECTIVE SPEECH ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
 
5 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 RDE 3003 19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN LITERATURE I REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 2 RDE 3009 COMPOSITION I REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
G 3 RDE 3011 SPOKEN COMMUNICATION I REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 4 RDE 3025 SYNTAX REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 12
TOTAL:   30
 
5 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 ERA 3003 19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN LITERATURE I (RUSSIAN) ERASMUS 3 0 0 4
G 2 Ä°HD 1001 HUMAN RIGHTS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
G 3 RDE 3023 RUSSIAN-TURKISH TRANSLATION III ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4
G 4 RDE 3027 RUSSIAN MYTHOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4
G 5 RDE 3029 HISTORY OF THE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4
G 6 RDE 3031 TURKISH- RUSSIAN TRANSLATION I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4
 
6. Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 RDE 3010 COMPOSITION II REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
B 2 RDE 3012 SPOKEN COMMUNICATION II REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
B 3 RDE 3034 19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN LITERATURE II REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 16
TOTAL:   30
 
6 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 ERA 3004 19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN LITERATURE II (RUSSIAN) ERASMUS 3 0 0 4
B 2 GÇD 1000 VOLUNTEERISM STUDIES ELECTIVE 1 2 0 4
B 3 RDE 3022 STUDIES IN RUSSIAN POETRY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4
B 4 RDE 3024 RUSSIAN MEDIA TRANSLATION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4
B 5 RDE 3026 LITERARY THEORIES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4
B 6 RDE 3028 RUSSIAN-TURKISH TRANSLATION IV ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4
B 7 RDE 3030 APPLIED LINGUISTICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4
B 8 RDE 3032 TURKISH- RUSSIAN TRANSLATION II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4
B 9 RDE 3036 RUSSIAN LINGUOCULTUROLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4
 
7 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 RDE 4001 20TH CENTURY RUSSIAN LITERATURE REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
G 2 RDE 4005 SPOKEN AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION I REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
G 3 RDE 4009 RUSSIAN CULTURE REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 15
TOTAL:   30
 
7 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 RDE 4019 PSYCHOLINGUISTICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 2 RDE 4021 COMPARATIVE TURKISH-RUSSIAN LITERATURE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 3 RDE 4023 APPLIED RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE STUDIES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 4 RDE 4025 TURKISH- RUSSIAN TRANSLATION III ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 5 RDE 4029 ADVANCED GRAMMAR I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
 
8. Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 RDE 4022 LITERARY MOVEMENTS REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
B 2 RDE 4032 CONTEMPORARY RUSSIAN LITERATURE REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
B 3 RDE 4034 SPOKEN AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION II REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 15
TOTAL:   30
 
8 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 RDE 4020 TURKISH- RUSSIAN TRANSLATION IV ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
B 2 RDE 4024 POETICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
B 3 RDE 4026 TURKISH-RUSSIAN RELATIONS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
B 4 RDE 4028 BUSINESS RUSSIAN ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
B 5 RDE 4030 ADVANCED GRAMMAR II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
 

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The assessment methods used for each course are defined in the Course Syllabus Form prepared by the Instructor of the course and included in the Information Package. The related articles of the Regulations on Dokuz Eylul University
Upper Secondary Education, Undergraduate Education and Examinations and Education and Examination Principles of Faculty of Letters are applied. Information about the regulations is available at:
http://edebiyat.deu.edu.tr/index.php option=com_content&view=article&id=183&Itemid=244&lang=tr

Graduation Requirements

The degree is awarded to students who have successfully passed the preparation class in English and completed all courses in the curriculum and have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 / 4.00 and 240 ECTS. Graduation requirements are as stated in the chapter Qualification Requirements and Regulations.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Prof. Dr. Gülmira KURUOĞLU (Head of department )
Tel: 0232 30(18631)
E-posta: gulmira.kuruoglu@deu.edu.tr