Turkish Languages and Literatures is a program that focuses on the Turkish language in either or both of its pre-modern and modern variants.
Includes instruction in philology; Ottoman Turkish; Modern Turkish; dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
What can you do with a major/degree in Turkish Languages and Literatures Major?
You will typically need at least a bachelor’s degree if your ambition is to have a career in this area of Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. Some of the more prevalent opportunities are instructor, translator/interpreter, art, historian, and work for the U.S. government as a foreign service officer.
Trade Associations and Professional Organizations in Turkish Languages and Literatures Major
Professional associations are groups of professionals dedicated to topics in specific fields. Professional associations provide a wealth of online resources, some of which are geared specifically towards students. These organizations typically also host conferences and events, providing great opportunities for learning and networking across your field of interest.
- American Association for Applied Linguistics
- International Association of Applied Linguistics
- Assembly of Turkish American Associations
- American Turkish Society
Publications/Magazines in Turkish Languages and Literatures Major