Ottoman Turkish

Catalog description

This class is designed for students and speakers of Modern Turkish who want to learn to read Ottoman Turkish texts. Students must have completed at least 3 semesters of Turkish language study. The basic grammatical rules of Ottoman Turkish taught in this course are reinforced through printed texts. These reading materials, which progress from simple to more complex, also introduce students to Ottoman Turkish language, culture, and literature. Heritage students and native speakers of Turkish are also welcome.