Turkish Language

Program Description

Learning Outcomes

Requirements

Program Structure

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Turkish Language
Institution
King Saud University
Location
Saudi Arabia
Total Tuition
$ 29870
Intakes
September
Application deadline
January
Application Fee
133
Program Description

It is concerned with teaching and translating the Turkish language from and to it and qualifying national cadres equipped with the linguistic and cognitive skills necessary to meet the needs of the labor market.

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King Saud University
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Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program are expected to demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Bilingual Proficiency: Mastery of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Turkish, progressing from foundational basics to advanced social and specialized topics.
  • Translation & Interpretation Expertise: Competence in translating between Turkish and Arabic in multiple modes—consecutive, bi-lingual, simultaneous, and visual—to meet the needs of both public and private sectors.
  • Dictionary & Research Skills: Advanced ability to use monolingual, bilingual, and specialized dictionaries and to conduct scientific research in translation studies.
  • Cultural Competence: A deep understanding of Turkish culture and its historical ties to the Arab world, facilitating effective intercultural mediation.
  • Market Readiness: Preparation for professional roles in various sectors, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Royal Court, security agencies, and international companies.

Requirements

  • Academic Qualification: A high school diploma or its equivalent with a strong academic record (typically 90% or higher for competitive tracks).
  • Standardized Tests:
    • General Aptitude Test (GAT): Mandatory for Saudi nationals.
    • Achievement Test (SAAT): Used to calculate the composite score for admission.
  • Common First Year (CFY): Students are first admitted to the Humanities Colleges Track. Progression into the Turkish major depends on performance during this year.
  • Age Limit: Applicants must generally be under 25 years of age.
  • Nationality: Primarily for Saudi nationals; international students may apply via Study in Saudi scholarship programs. 

Program Structure

First Year (Common Year) – First Semester

Course Code Course Name Mandatory / Elective Credit Hours Offering Body
ENGL 100 English Language Mandatory 6 University
FGB 101 Physical Fitness and Health Culture Mandatory 1 University
NHG 101 University Skills Mandatory 3 University
STAT 102 Introduction to Statistics Mandatory 3 University
TQN 102 Computer Skills Mandatory 3 University

First Year (Common Year) – Second Semester

Course Code Course Name Mandatory / Elective Credit Hours Offering Body
ARB 118 Reading Skills Mandatory 2 College
160 Listening and Speaking (1) Mandatory 3 Department
161 Writing (1) Mandatory 4 Department
162 Reading (1) Mandatory 3 Department
163 Grammar (1) Mandatory 4 Department

Second Year – First Semester

Course Code Course Name Mandatory / Elective Credit Hours Offering Body
ARB 140 Writing Skills Mandatory 2 College
260 Listening and Speaking (2) Mandatory 4 Department
261 Writing (2) Mandatory 4 Department
262 Reading (2) Mandatory 3 Department
263 Grammar (2) Mandatory 4 Department

Second Year – Second Semester

Course Code Course Name Mandatory / Elective Credit Hours Offering Body
ARB 234 Grammar (1) Mandatory 3 College
270 Listening and Speaking (3) Mandatory 4 Department
273 Writing (3) Mandatory 4 Department
274 Reading (3) Mandatory 3 Department
275 Grammar (3) Mandatory 3 Department

Third Year – First Semester

Course Code Course Name Mandatory / Elective Credit Hours Offering Body
ARB 255 Specialized Writing Mandatory 2 College
360 Listening and Speaking (4) Mandatory 3 Department
361 Writing (4) Mandatory 4 Department
362 Reading (4) Mandatory 3 Department
363 Grammar (4) Mandatory 3 Department
364 Introduction to Linguistics Mandatory 2 Department

Third Year – Second Semester

Course Code Course Name Mandatory / Elective Credit Hours Offering Body
ARB 350 Applied Stylistics Mandatory 3 College
370 Introduction to Translation Mandatory 2 Department
371 Turkish Grammar Mandatory 4 Department
372 Ottoman Turkish Grammar Mandatory 2 Department
374 Introduction to Stylistics Mandatory 2 Department
375 Introduction to Semantics Mandatory 2 Department

Fourth Year – First Semester

Course Code Course Name Mandatory / Elective Credit Hours Offering Body
460 Texts in Ottoman Turkish Mandatory 2 Department
461 Oral Translation (1) Mandatory 2 Department
462 Translation of Political and Legal Texts Mandatory 2 Department
463 Translation of Military and Security Texts Mandatory 3 Department
464 Translation of Literary Texts Mandatory 2 Department
465 Issues and Problems in Translation Mandatory 2 Department
466 Readings in Turkish Language Culture Mandatory 2 Department

Fourth Year – Second Semester

Course Code Course Name Mandatory / Elective Credit Hours Offering Body
470 Oral Translation (2) Mandatory 2 Department
471 Graduation Project Mandatory 4 Department
472 Translation of Commercial and Economic Texts Mandatory 3 Department
473 Translation of Islamic Texts Mandatory 3 Department
474 Translation of Scientific and Technical Texts Mandatory 2 Department
— Computer Applications in Translation Mandatory 2 Department


University Requirements

The student must select one course (2 credit hours) from the following:

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
SAL 100 Studies in the Prophetic Biography 2
SAL 101 Foundations of Islamic Culture 2
SAL 102 The Family in Islam 2
SAL 103 The Economic System in Islam 2
SAL 104 The Political System in Islam 2
SAL 105 Human Rights 2
SAL 106 Medical Jurisprudence 2
SAL 107 Work Ethics 2
SAL 108 Contemporary Issues 2
SAL 109 The Role of Women in Development 2
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Program Overview
Study Format
On-campus
Program Level
Bachelor
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
Full-time
Duration By Months
48
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Contact Admission
King Saud University
Phone Number
+966114696666
Email
languages@ksu.edu.sa

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