Arabic Language and Literature

Program Coordinator

Prof. Dr. Kemal TUZCU

About Program

The Arabic Language and Literature Distance Education Undergraduate Program, offered by the Faculty of Open and Distance Education (ANKUZEF), aims to teach Arabic language and literature, along with cultural history and the arts. It seeks to train distinguished language specialists equipped with the necessary knowledge about the history, culture, and literature of the Arab world, capable of following literary, political, economic, and social developments in the Arab world, expressing their thoughts in written and spoken form, and contributing to the development of intellectual, emotional, and social skills. This four-year undergraduate program offers education in Arabic Language in line with international standards while also promoting awareness of national culture, country, and the world.

Program Objectives

The main objective of the program is to teach the Arabic language alongside Arabic literature and cultural history. It aims to raise students who are knowledgeable about the history, culture, and literary accumulation of the Arab world, who can follow literary, political, social, and economic developments in the Arab world through written and auditory sources, and who have the linguistic competence to express their thoughts both in written and spoken form.

Program Qualifications

Gains knowledge about contemporary religious, political, and intellectual movements.
Acquires information to recognize the contemporary Arab world.
Evaluates and discusses historical, scientific, political, cultural, sociological, and economic events related to Arabic literature.
Learns about the emergence and development of literary criticism in Arabic literature.

Enrollment in the program is possible via the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) and the Türkiye International Student Admission Exam (TR-YÖS). The duration of associate degree programs is 2 years, and undergraduate programs last 4 years.

Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS)

To enroll in the program, you must take the 2025 YKS administered by ÖSYM, achieve a score in the relevant score type, and select the program during the placement process conducted by ÖSYM.
Students placed in the program by ÖSYM are granted the right to enroll. To choose an associate degree program, your TYT score from the 2025 YKS must be calculated; to choose an undergraduate program, your score must be calculated in one of the relevant types (SAY, SÖZ, EA).
You can find information about the 2025 Student Selection and Placement System (ÖSYS) application procedures at www.osym.gov.tr.

Türkiye International Student Admission Exam(TR-YÖS)

To enroll in the program, you must take the Türkiye International Student Admission Exam (TR-YÖS) administered by ÖSYM and meet the required conditions.
For detailed information: http://osym.gov.tr

Transfer Admission

If you wish to enroll through transfer, you must meet the requirements stated in the “Regulation on Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor, and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer” and apply within the dates specified in the Academic Calendar through the system.
For detailed information: http://oidb.ankara.edu.tr

The academic calendar, which specifies the dates of educational activities within an academic year and is approved by the University Senate, includes the dates for registration renewal, payment of tuition and material fees, course add/drop periods, course start and end dates, and exam dates. Our University's 2024-2025 Academic Year Academic Calendar will be updated.

1. YEAR / 1. SEMESTER (FALL)
Course Code	Course Title	Mandatory?	ECTS
SECYAB1YY	1st Semester Foreign Language Group	Yes	2
YDA111	Basic Foreign Language (German)	Yes	2
YDF111	Basic Foreign Language (French)	Yes	2
YDİ111	Basic Foreign Language (English)	Yes	2
UATA105	Principles of Atatürk and History of Reforms I	Yes	2
UBİT101	Information and Communication Technologies I	Yes	2
UTDİ111	Turkish Language I	Yes	2
UARP1101	Grammar Analyses I	Yes	6
UARP1103	Arabic Grammar I (Basic Level)	Yes	6
UARP1105	Arabic Texts I (Basic Level)	Yes	5
UARP1107	Reading I	Yes	5
TOTAL			30
* At least 2 ECTS must be selected from the 1st Semester Foreign Language elective group.

1. YEAR / 2. SEMESTER (SPRING)
Course Code	Course Title	Mandatory?	ECTS
SECYAB2YY	2st Semester Foreign Language Group	Yes	2
YDA112	Basic Foreign Language (German)	Yes	2
YDF112	Basic Foreign Language (French)	Yes	2
YDİ112	Basic Foreign Language (English)	Yes	2
UATA106	Principles of Atatürk and History of Reforms II	Yes	2
UTDİ112	Turkish Language II	Yes	2
UUYM102	Adaptation to University Life and Life Skills	Yes	2
UARP1102	Arabic Grammar II (Basic Level)	Yes	6
UARP1104	Arabic Texts II (Basic Level)	Yes	6
UARP1106	Grammar Analyses II	Yes	5
UARP1108	Reading II	Yes	5
TOTAL			30
* At least 2 ECTS must be selected from the 2nd Semester Foreign Language elective group.

2. YEAR / 3. SEMESTER (FALL)
Course Code	Course Title	Mandatory?	ECTS
UARP1201	Arabic Texts III (Intermediate Level)	Yes	6
UARP1203	Grammar Analyses III	Yes	6
UARP1205	Arabic Grammar III (Intermediate Level)	Yes	6
UBİT201	Information and Communication Technologies II	Yes	2
SECYAB3YY	* 3rd Semester Foreign Language Group	Yes	2
YDA211	Basic Foreign Language (German)	Elective	2
YDF211	Basic Foreign Language (French)	Elective	2
YDİ211	Basic Foreign Language (English)	Elective	2
LAUFSEC3YY	** Undergraduate ANKUZEF Elective (3rd Semester)	Yes	5
UAUF1213	Entrepreneurship	Elective	5
UAUF1215	Research Methods and Techniques	Elective	5
UAUF1217	Film Analysis	Elective	5
UAUF1219	Museology	Elective	5
UAUF1221	Volunteering and Working With Non-Governmental Organizations	Elective	5
UARPMESSEC3YY	*** Distance Professional Elective (3rd Semester)	Yes	5
UAKT205	Demography	Elective	5
UAKT207	Insurance Ethics and Behavior Development	Elective	5
UAKT209	Insurance Law	Elective	5
UAKT211	Database and Management	Elective	5
TOTAL			30
* A minimum of 2 ECTS must be selected from the foreign language elective group.
** Minimum 5 ECTS must be selected from ANKUZEF undergraduate electives.
*** Minimum 5 ECTS must be selected from distance professional electives.

2. YEAR / 4. SEMESTER (SPRING)
Course Code	Course Title	Mandatory?	ECTS
UARP1202	Arabic Texts IV (Intermediate Level)	Yes	6
UARP1204	Grammar Analyses IV	Yes	6
UARP1206	Arabic Grammar IV (Intermediate Level)	Yes	6
SECYAB4YY	* 4th Semester Foreign Language Group	Yes	2
YDA212	Basic Foreign Language (German)	Elective	2
YDF212	Basic Foreign Language (French)	Elective	2
YDİ212	Basic Foreign Language (English)	Elective	2
LAUFSEC4YY	Undergraduate ANKUZEF Elective (4th Semester)**	Yes	5
UAUF1214	Genel Statistics	Elective	5
UAUF1216	Social Security	Elective	5
UAUF1218	Epidemic Diseases in Disasters	Elective	5
UAUF1220	Child Welfare Studies	Elective	5
UARPMESSEC4YY	*** Distance Professional Elective (4th Semester)	Yes	5
UARP1272	Turkish-Arabic Translation II	Elective	5
UARP1274	History of Culture in Andalus and Maghrib	Elective	5
TOTAL			30
* A minimum of 2 ECTS must be selected from the foreign language elective group.
** Minimum 5 ECTS must be selected from ANKUZEF undergraduate electives.
*** Minimum 5 ECTS must be selected from distance professional electives.

3. YEAR / 5. SEMESTER (FALL)
Course Code	Course Title	Mandatory?	ECTS
UARP1301	Modern Texts	Yes	7
UARP1303	Classical Arabic Poetry	Yes	7
UARP1305	Arabic Grammar V (Advanced Level)	Yes	6
LAUFSEC5YY	* Undergraduate ANKUZEF Elective (5th Semester)	Yes	5
UAUF1301	Climate of World and Türkiye	Elective	5
UAUF1303	Globalization	Elective	5
UAUF1305	Women Welfare Studies	Elective	5
UAUF1307	History of Arabic Culture in Pre-Islamic Period	Elective	5
UARPMESSEC5YY	** Distance Professional Elective (5th Semester)	Yes	5
UARP1371	Written Expression	Elective	5
UARP1373	Arabic-Ottoman Paleography I	Elective	5
TOTAL			30
* A minimum of 5 ECTS must be selected from the ANKUZEF undergraduate electives.
** Minimum 5 ECTS must be selected from distance professional electives.

3. YEAR / 6. SEMESTER (SPRING)
Course Code	Course Title	Mandatory?	ECTS
UARP1302	Oral Expression	Yes	6
UARP1304	Arabic Grammar VI (Advanced Level)	Yes	6
UARP1306	Classical Arabic Prose	Yes	6
UMYU302	Adaptation to Professional Life	Yes	2
LAUFSEC6YY	* Undergraduate ANKUZEF Elective (6th Semester)	Yes	5
UAUF1302	Intro to Sinology	Elective	5
UAUF1304	Youth Welfare Studies	Elective	5
UAUF1306	Climate Change	Elective	5
UAUF1308	Introduction to Psychology	Elective	5
UAUF1310	Sings and Symbols in Art History	Elective	5
UARPMESSEC6YY	** Distance Professional Elective (6th Semester)	Yes	5
UARP1372	Classical Texts	Elective	5
UARP1374	Arabic-Ottoman Paleography I	Elective	5
TOTAL			30
* Minimum 5 ECTS must be selected from the ANKUZEF undergraduate electives.
** Minimum 5 ECTS must be selected from distance professional electives.

4. YEAR / 7. SEMESTER (FALL)
Course Code	Course Title	Mandatory?	ECTS
UARP1401	Modern Arabic Poetry	Yes	8
UARP1403	Press Language	Yes	7
LAUFSEC7YY	* Undergraduate ANKUZEF Elective (7th Semester)	Yes	5
UAUF1401	Psychosocial Support Services In Disasters	Elective	5
UAUF1403	Introduction To Chinese Culture	Elective	5
UAUF1405	Image Management	Elective	5
UAUF1407	Introduction To Social Psychology	Elective	5
UARPMESSEC7YY	** Distance Professional Elective (7th Semester)	Yes	10
UARP1471	Arabic Dialects	Elective	5
UARP1473	Literary Critisizm	Elective	5
TOTAL			30
* Minimum 5 ECTS must be selected from the ANKUZEF undergraduate electives.
** Minimum 10 ECTS must be selected from distance professional electives.

4. YEAR / 8. SEMESTER (SPRING)
Course Code	Course Title	Mandatory?	ECTS
UARP1402	Contemporary Texts	Yes	8
UARP1404	Modern Arabic Prose	Yes	7
LAUFSEC8YY	* Undergraduate ANKUZEF Elective (8th Semester)	Yes	5
UAUF1402	Elderly Welfare Studies	Elective	5
UAUF1404	Introduction To Russian Cultural History	Elective	5
UAUF1406	Short Film Analysis	Elective	5
UAUF1408	Financial Literacy	Elective	5
UARPMESSEC8YY	** Distance Professional Elective (8th Semester)	Yes	10
UARP1472	Poetry And Story Analysis	Elective	5
UARP1474	Arabic Language Studies	Elective	5
TOTAL			30
* Minimum 5 ECTS must be selected from the ANKUZEF undergraduate electives.
Minimum 10 ECTS must be selected from distance professional electives.**

GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS		ECTS
Mandatory Courses		200
Distance Professional Elective Courses		40
TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION		240

Courses in distance education programs are conducted through the e-learning system both synchronously (live classes) and asynchronously.
After logging into the Campus Information Management System (https://obs.ankara.edu.tr), you can click on the “Access ANKUZEF LMS” link to navigate to the ANKUZEF Learning Management System (https://oys.ankara.edu.tr) and access your course areas.
Course materials are provided electronically within the system. No printed materials (such as textbooks or lecture notes) are distributed.
For detailed information: http://osym.gov.tr

- In each academic semester, the faculty administers a Midterm Exam, a Final Exam, and a Make-up Exam. Additionally, students who have completed all but a maximum of three courses and have fulfilled all other program requirements are granted the right to take the “Three-Course Graduation Exam.”
- Midterm and Final Exams are held face-to-face in designated exam centers in Turkey and Cologne, Germany.
- Make-up Exams are conducted in selected cities in four sessions across two days (morning and afternoon). Students take the exams at centers they chose in advance.
- All exams consist of multiple-choice questions. Each course consists of 20 questions, and each exam session lasts 30 minutes.

To graduate successfully, students must fulfill the conditions specified in the “Ankara University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Training Regulations.” All courses in the program must be completed, and all obligations must be fulfilled.
The General Academic Grade Point Average (GPA) must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. A total of 240 ECTS is required for undergraduate degrees.
Diplomas are issued by the “Ankara University Faculty of Open and Distance Education” and provide all the legal rights granted by other undergraduate degrees.

Candidates placed in the program must select their courses at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters on the dates specified in the academic calendar and pay the designated tuition and material fees.
Fees are determined by Presidential Decree No. 8703 and Ankara University Executive Board decisions.

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