Fall 2007 Course Descriptions

All courses below are approved to be taught in Fall 2007; however, some (or all) may not be offered this term.  The course numbers that are offered this term link to the Schedule of Classes.  Class with alternative delivery modes (Web based, cable TV, correspondence, etc) are noted in the Schedule at the section level.  The complete list below is a good indicator of what may be offered over the next few years (contact department about offerings).  For explanations of course elements see the Key to Course Descriptions.

Turkish (TURK)  Department Info. Also see Persian, Arabic and Near Eastern Studies under separate listings.

TURK 101 -- Beginning Turkish I  (5 units)
Description:  This course is designed to introduce the Turkish language to beginning students, to develop oral and written skills for both comprehension and expression. Language skills to be emphasized include: understanding, reading, writing, translation, and speaking.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Available to qualified students for Pass/Fail Option.
Usually offered:  Fall.

TURK 102 -- Beginning Turkish II  (5 units)
Description:  This course is a continuation of 101. It is designed to improve different aspects of language and writing skills for the second semester students. Objectives are: to improve students' conversational skills, to provide a variety of readings for written comprehension; to develop a good grammar background; to improve listening skills; to introduce students to some examples of Turkish culture.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Available to qualified students for Pass/Fail Option.
Prerequisite(s):  TURK 101 or equivalent.
Special exam:  course may be taken by special exam for credit (not for grade).
Usually offered:  Spring.

TURK 199 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TURK 299 -- Independent Study  (1-4 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TURK 399 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TURK 401 -- Intermediate Turkish I  (5 units)
Description:  This course begins the second year of Turkish language. It is an intermediate course designed to improve language; speaking, reading, comprehension, vocabulary, translation, composition and grammar.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Available to qualified students for Pass/Fail Option.
Prerequisite(s):  TURK 102.
Usually offered:  Fall.

TURK 402 -- Intermediate Turkish II  (5 units)
Description:  This is a continuation of "Intermediate Turkish I". Emphasis will be placed on grammar knowledge, conversational skills, vocabulary, reading and writing.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Available to qualified students for Pass/Fail Option.
Prerequisite(s):  TURK 401.
Usually offered:  Spring.

TURK 403 -- Advanced Turkish I  (3 units)
Description:  This course aims at solidifying students’ acquired language skills at the intermediate level. Building on this foundation, the course will help students improve all four-language skills: Writing, Speaking, Listening/Comprehension and Reading.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  TURK 402.
May be convened with:  TURK 503.
Usually offered:  Fall.

TURK 499 -- Independent Study  (1-5 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 15 times (maximum 16 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TURK 503 -- Advanced Turkish I  (3 units)
Description:  This course aims at solidifying students’ acquired language skills at the intermediate level. Building on this foundation, the course will help students improve all four-language skills: Writing, Speaking, Listening/Comprehension and Reading. Graduate-level requirements include additional readings and graduate students will be required to meet with the instructor biweekly to discuss the readings of which written critiques will be submitted.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  TURK 403.
Usually offered:  Fall.

TURK 599 -- Independent Study  (1-5 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 15 times (maximum 16 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

TURK 699 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.