Universität Wien

141205 UE M9 - UE Introduction to a Turkic Language: Chagatai (2023S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 14 - Orientalistik, Afrikanistik, Indologie und Tibetologie
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

max. 38 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Tuesday 07.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
Tuesday 14.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
Tuesday 21.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
Tuesday 28.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
Tuesday 18.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
Tuesday 25.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
Tuesday 02.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
Tuesday 09.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
Tuesday 16.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
Tuesday 23.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
Tuesday 06.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
Tuesday 13.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
Tuesday 20.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
Tuesday 27.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course offers an introduction to Chagatay/Turki, the historical Turkic lingua franca in Central Asia that was in use into the early 20th century. Linguistically, it is closest to modern Uzbek and Uighur but it was also used among other Turkic groups for writing purposes. It is a hands-on course where Chagatay grammar will be studied as it appears in selected texts. Depending on prior experience of participants with Turkic texts in Arabic script, textual examples may include printed and handwritten sources in a variety of hands.

Learning Objectives
Provide knowledge about Chagatay/Turki as a written lingua franca in Central Asia
Introduction to Chagatay textual records and grammar
Develop practical reading skills for primary sources

Assessment and permitted materials

Regular attendace, active participation, homework exercises and a final, written exam are required. For homework and in the exam dictionaries may be consulted.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students should have prior knowledge of the Arabic script (otherwise this needs to be studied individually within the first 2 weeks) and very good knowledge of Turkish/Ottoman Turkish. Knowledge of Uzbek or Persian is an asset. Learning through engagement and participation is a key goal for this course. Participants are expected to engage with the class material each week and participate actively in the course. You are expected to read ahead and prepare for class. Coming repeatedly to class unprepared will lower your attendance grade.

Attendance and active participation: 25% (you may miss the class 3 times)
Homework: 25%
Written exam (translation + grammar questions): 50%
Grading scale: 0-52 nicht genügend (F)/53-65 genügend (D)/66-77 befriedigend (C)/78-90 gut (B)/91-100 sehr gut (A)

Examination topics

The exam will cover the entire subject matter of the course. It consists of a written translation from Chagatay to Englisch or German, and questions on grammar and transliteration.

Grading scale:
0-52 nicht genügend (F)/53-65 genügend (D)/66-77 befriedigend (C)/78-90 gut (B)/91-100 sehr gut (A)

Reading list

János Eckmann: Chagatay Manual. Bloomington & The Hague: Mouton & Co., 1966.
András Bodrogligeti: A Grammar of Chagatay. Munich: LINCOM EUROPA, 2001.
Eric Schluessel: An Introduction to Chaghatay. A Graded Textbook for Reading Central Asian Sources. Ann Arbor: Michigan Publ. Serv., 2018.
All relevant readings and sources will be posted on Moodle in advance.

Association in the course directory

M9

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