Brief Information of our Department

The Department of Polish Language and Literature was founded and started education activities in 1992-1993 under the roof of the Slavic Languages and Literatures Department. Education has been suspended for a while since the 2000-2001 academic year. However, starting from 2014-2015 academic year, the education has begun again. As of the spring semester of 2018-2019, our department has started postgraduate education in the Polish Studies Master's Programme.

Brief Information Regarding the Scientific Works and Research Activities

Scientific researches, studies and activities are carried out in the fields of "Language, Literature, History and Culture" with different disciplines on Poland. Scientific and educational activities are carried out in cooperation with various universities in Poland.

Academic Staff

Assoc. Prof. Hacer Topaktaş Üstüner
Asst. Prof. Seyyal Körpe Kemer
Dr. Emrah Gaznevi
Res. Asst. Mehmet Enver Erbil
Lect. Dr. Mariana Budu
Lect. Agnieszka Pyczek
Lect. Marika Michalak

Project/Award etc. Achievements of Academics

Assoc. Prof. HACER TOPAKTAŞ ÜSTÜNER
-2017, Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA), The Young Scientists Award Programme (GEBİP)
-2015, Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA), University Textbooks Award Programme (TEÇEP)
-2010, Turkish Council of Higher Education, International Research Fellowship Programme in London, UCL, School of Slavonic and East European Studies
-2009-2012, Turkish Historical Society, Scholarship for Postgraduate Students
-2009, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK), International Research Fellowship Programme, University of Warsaw, The Institute of History, Poland
-2007-2008, Research Fellowship by Polish Government, University of Warsaw, The Institute of History, Poland
-2007, DAAD (Deutsche Akademische Austauschdients), Scholarship of Sandwich, Bonn, Germany
-2005, Research Fellowship by Polish Government, The Jagiellonian University, Cracow, Poland

Information about education objectives, quotas, accreditation status, the prep classifany of the department at the undergraduate level

During the undergraduate education, we subject our students to an intensive Polish learning programme. We endeavor to raise well-equipped individuals in our country by providing our students with the best knowledge of Polish culture, literature and history.

YKS Point Type: LANGUAGE
Quota: 35+1
Preparations for accreditation are ongoing.
Preparatory year: 1
https://yokatlas.yok.gov.tr/lisans.php?y=105611341

How to apply Double Major and Minor Programs?

It is possible to register for double major undergraduate programme and minor programmes in our department by providing at least 70 points from the exam in Polish which will be applied by the Department of Polish Language and Literature.

Department's Student Club

-Polish Speaking Club
-Polish Days at Istanbul University
-Adampol/Polonezköy Excursions
-Adam Mickiewicz Museum Visits
-Seminars by Polish academicians
Interdisciplinary symposia, panels, exhibitions

Graduate Education

There is a Master's Program under the name of Polish Studies.
-ALES-SÖZ score is required.
-1 year courses, afterward 1 or 2 years thesis writing process continues.
-The year of scientific preparation is applied for the students who graduate from different fields and are accepted to the programme.

Exchange Programs

-There are Erasmus exchange programme agreements with many universities in Poland.
- In addition, by the way bilateral agreements with Polish universities can be trained in Poland for one or two semesters, for example through NAWA programmes.
- Every year, many students are sent to the Polish government summer courses with a scholarship.

Features that Distinguishes Our Department from Equivalent Departments

Every year;
The average of 15-20 students is provided with a scholarship opportunity to attend summer school language courses which are accelerated language and culture in different universities of Poland.
-Erasmus and NAWA programs offer the opportunity to spend one or two semesters in Poland.
- There is an internship opportunity at the Turkish Embassy in Warsaw every year.
- By the help of various cultural competitions, there is an opportunity to win flight tickets from LOT company to Poland.
- The Polish Government and the Consulate General of Poland in Istanbul provide educational materials every year.

Business areas that our graduates can work and be involve

There are job opportunities in the fields of
• - academy
• - politics
• - diplomacy
• - economy
• - interpreting
• - publishing
• - logistics
• - tourism
• - media
• - construction
• - energy
• - law

Admission Requirements to Undergraduate Programs for International Students

Foreign students may be eligible to study in the Department of Polish Language and Literature with the YÖS exam.

Admission Requirements to Graduate Programs for International Students

There are two foreign student quotas for each term. On the choice of students, thesis can be written in English.

Social Media Accounts

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Brief Information of our Department

The Division of Russian Language and Literature was established in 1992 within the Department of Western Languages and Literatures. In the 2000-2001 academic year, the preparatory class started its activities and the education period was extended to 5 years. Again in 2000-2001 academic year, Master's and Doctorate programs in Russian Language and Literature were opened. Among the founder members of the Division of Russian Language and Literature are: Academician Tofik D. Melikov (Russian Academy of Sciences / 1992-1993), Emine İnanır (1990), Gönül Uzelli (1992), Canan Ersoy (1993), Dr. Nuri Eyupoğlu (1993-2000), Türkan Olcay (1994), Ataol Behramoğlu (1995-2009).

Brief Information Regarding the Scientific Works and Research Activities

Many scientific studies are published in the field of language, culture and literature, national and international projects are carried out or contributed by the academic staff of the division. Completed international project by the members of the division: IMLI RAN “Russian Literature in the World Context” 2019. The project titled “Skopje-Istanbul Urban Cultural Identities” supported by Ministry of Culture of the Republic of North Macedonia is one of the international projects currently being carried out by the members of the division.

Academic Staff

Prof. Emine İnanır
Prof. Türkan Olcay
Prof. Gönül Uzelli
Asst. Prof. Korhan Korbek
Lect. Canan Ersoy
Lect. Nihal Erturan
Lect. Zoya Şengüder
Lect. Lola Kadırova Salgıncı
Res. Asst. Yulva Muhurcişi
Res. Asst. İren Dilara Kongaz
Res. Asst. Gamze Üçer
Res. Asst. Cihan Kara

Information about education objectives, quotas, accreditation status, the prep classifany of the department at the undergraduate level

The education and training target of our division: To introduce basic theoretical and methodological fields in the learning of Russian Language and Literature. Focus on current areas of professional development of students. To provide students to work in the fields of teaching and research and to go further in their fields.

Type of score for YKS: Language
General quota: 50
Students’ success rating: 743
Mandatory preparatory class for 1 year.

How to apply Double Major and Minor Programs?

Students who meet the conditions specified in the regulations are admitted to the Double Major program if they are successful in the Russian Proficiency Exam.
Double Major Programme quota: 2
Sub-major Programme quota: 2

Department's Student Club

Istanbul University, Russian Language and Literature Student Club contacts:
iurusdiliveedebiyatikulubu@gmail.com

Graduate Education

The rules regarding the curriculum, quotas, application conditions, calendar and other issues of postgraduate programs are determined by the Senate and announced by the Rector's Office.
Graduate Application Requirements: Being a graduate, getting enough points from ALES (SÖZEL), getting enough points from Foreign Language Exam.
Doctorate Application Requirements: To be a master’s degree graduate, to get enough score from ALES (SÖZEL), to get enough score from Foreign Language Exam.
(Scientific Preparatory Program is applied to students who have received their undergraduate degree in a field different from the Russian Language and Literature program for 1 year.)

Exchange Programs

Our division has Erasmus agreements with 3 countries and 5 universities: Lithuania, Poland and Bulgaria. Our students can also study abroad either for a semester or a year with the Mevlana Exchange Program.

Features that Distinguishes Our Department from Equivalent Departments

In our undergraduate program, the language skills of the students develop in a short time thanks to 1-year intensive preparatory education applied by experts and experienced lecturers. In addition, our students attend intermediate and advanced language courses during their education, and they also have the opportunity to see the culture, literature and art courses carried out by expert faculty members at a sufficient level.
It is also a great opportunity for our students to have bilateral agreements with the well-established universities of Russia. Our students, who provide the necessary conditions, can study at universities in Russia for one or two semesters without losing a year. In addition, our Department attaches great importance to the Erasmus program, constantly updates existing agreements and follows new agreement opportunities.

Business areas that our graduates can work and be involve

Our graduates prefer to work in the fields of education, culture, tourism, translation and foreign relations.

Admission Requirements to Undergraduate Programs for International Students

Foreign students who meet the admission requirements can transfer to the program.
Average Quota: 2

Admission Requirements to Graduate Programs for International Students

Students who meet the admission requirements set by the Institute of Social Sciences of Istanbul University can transfer to our graduate programs. The language of thesis for the graduate programs of our division is Turkish.

Social Media Accounts

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