@article{2019,title={THE OPINIONS OF TURKISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE DEPARTMENT STUDENTS ABOUT OTTOMAN TURKISH},abstractNode={In this study, it is aimed to reveal the opinions of the students who have been studying at the departments of Turkish Language and Literature about Ottoman Turkish courses. Phenomenological pattern, which is one of the qualitative research designs, was used in the study. The data were collected from 184 students (female= 123, male= 61, , aged between 19 and 26) studying in different classrooms at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Faculty of Science and Arts, Department of Turkish Language and Literature. The participants, who were selected convenience sampling technique, voluntarily supported the research. The data were collected by a semi-structured interview form prepared by the researcher. The participants were asked questions about Ottoman language. The participants’ answers were analysed with content analysis technique. The data grouped according to the research questions are presented with percentage and frequency values. At the end of the research, the students' opinions were evaluated within the framework of topics such as whether they liked the subjects taught in Ottoman Turkish lessons, whether their feelings in these lessons were positive or negative, which subjects were forced, what methods and activities they suggested. According to this, it was found that the students generally liked the course, found it necessary, did not have difficulty in the course and did not fear the course. It was determined that they had a positive point of view towards Ottoman Turkish course. It was emphasized that reading activities in Ottoman Turkish classes were the most popular activity type. Among the recommendations of the students regarding the course, their opinions about increasing the participation of students and increasing the reading activities were the most.},author={Mehmet Celal VARIŞOĞLU},year={2019},journal={Turkish Studies - Language and Literature}}