Start with Elementary Turkish I (TKSH 1100). No prior knowledge is needed, and the course is designed to build your foundation from the ground up.
You will need to take a placement test. This ensures you are placed in the course that best matches your current level.
Possibly — but you will still need to take a placement test first. The result will determine the appropriate starting point for you.
Take the placement test and let the results guide you. It’s the fairest and most accurate way to find your level.
Placement exams in Turkish are held at the beginning of the fall term. Check the Yale College placement exams page or the Center for Language Study for up-to-date scheduling details.
Yes! Students who have completed one or two years of Elementary Modern Turkish are eligible to pursue Ottoman Turkish. Contact the program instructor for guidance on how to get started.
Yes. The Department of Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations offers a Certificate of Advanced Language Study in Turkish. You can also pursue a major in Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations. Consult the department for advising.
We follow the University’s academic calendar. Final exams are scheduled officially through the Registrar’s office, and we cannot accommodate personal scheduling conflicts.
You are welcome to enroll in Elementary Turkish I (TKSH 1100/501) alongside undergraduate students.