Faculty of Humanities | Department of Russian Language and Literature

Last Updated: 21/09/2026

The Department of Russian Language and Literature started its undergraduate program in 2010-2011 academic year. The language of instruction in the Department is Russian. The Department of Russian Language and Literature is a field of study, which analyses development of Russian Language and Literature from past to present. By offering to students modern and quality education which aims to bring them scientific research skills, Russian Language and Literature Department opened Russian preparatory class in 2016-2017 Academic Year.

The Department participates in Mevlana and Erasmus Student Exchange Programs for students. Thanks to these programs the university students can continue their education 1 or 2 training periods without loss in the Departments of Russian Language and Literature of the Russian Federation. As long as the students benefit from the scholarships program, they are awarded in accordance with the conditions of the country.

The students of the Department can have education in double major undergraduate program or in another section (History, Art History, Turkish Language and Literature) without entering the transition to higher education examination. At the end of a 4-year education period they can graduate with two degrees.

To resume education, the graduated students may apply to master's degree and doctoral programs.

Graduates of the Department might work in a diverse range of business areas. Main fields of business are private institutions preparing students for various exams and other educational institutes, tourism industry, Turkish law offices, foreign commercial firms, government agencies and embassies, press and publishing houses, translation agencies, universities (academic career).

Admission to the programme is based on the relevant higher education legislation and the central placement procedures administered by the Centre for Assessment, Selection and Placement (ÖSYM). Candidates who are offered a place in the programme must complete their registration within the deadlines announced in the University's academic calendar and registration announcements, in accordance with the applicable legislation. To complete final registration, candidates must satisfy all general and programme-specific admission requirements. Admission through horizontal transfer is conducted in accordance with the relevant legislation and the principles established by the relevant academic unit. The application and admission procedures for international students are carried out in accordance with the applicable legislation.

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the relevant higher education legislation, the University's regulations governing education, examinations and assessment, and the institutional principles for exemption and credit transfer. Students may apply, within the specified deadlines, for exemption and credit transfer based on courses successfully completed at another higher education institution or on equivalent prior learning. Applications are evaluated by the relevant board or commission with due consideration of course content, credit/ECTS values, grades obtained, and their compatibility with the curriculum and learning outcomes of the relevant programme.

All students enrolled at Anadolu University are assigned a faculty academic advisor to provide guidance and support throughout their studies. Academic advisors offer counselling from the beginning of the student's academic programme until graduation, assisting students with academic, administrative, and other matters related to university life. In particular, advisors provide guidance during course registration and course selection processes, monitor students' academic progress, and support them in making informed decisions regarding their educational pathways.
For further information, please refer to the Academic Advising Directive of Anadolu University.

The programme is delivered in face-to-face / blended mode. Students are enrolled on the programme as (full-time / part-time) students. Teaching and learning activities are conducted in accordance with the programme curriculum, including the semester structure, scheduled class hours, practical components, and, where applicable, online learning environments.

A variety of assessment methods such as mid-term(s), assignment(s), exercise(s), project(s), practice(s), and a final exam are implemented in the programme. Assessment methods may include classical test(s), multiple-choice test(s), homework(s), performance evaluation(s), and product evaluation(s). In order to graduate from the programme, cumulative GPA must be minimum 2.00. A course grade is constituted by evaluating the above stated elements and given by using letters. Letter grades and their associated coefficients are as follows;

Grade	Coefficient
AA	4,0
AB	3,7
BA	3,3
BB	3,0
BC	2,7
CB	2,3
CC	2,0
CD	1,7
DC	1,3
DD	1,0
FF	0,0

A student is required to successfully complete the designated program of courses meet a minimum of 240 ECTS credit requirement and have a minimum GPA of 2.00/4.00 and no FF, DZ or YZ grades.

To be awarded a Bachelor's Degree, students must successfully complete all compulsory and elective courses specified in the curriculum of the programme in which they are enrolled, together with any required internship, practical training, project, or other academic requirements. To qualify for graduation, students must successfully complete at least 240 ECTS credits, have no failed courses, achieve the minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) specified in the relevant regulations (at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale), and fulfil all other graduation requirements prescribed by the programme.

Students who successfully fulfil all programme requirements are awarded a Bachelor's Degree Diploma in Department of Russian Language and Literature Graduates obtain a Level 6 (Bachelor's Degree) qualification within the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF).

Graduates of the department might work in a diverse range of business areas, including translation, interpreting, teaching and academia. Main fields of business where graduates of the department might work are private institutions preparing students for various exams, and other educational institutes, tourism industry, Turkish law offices, foreign commercial firms, government agencies and embassies, notaries, press and publishing houses, translation agencies, universities (academic career).

Graduates of the programme are eligible to apply for Master's Degree programmes (with or without a thesis) in accordance with the relevant legislation governing graduate education and the admission requirements of the receiving higher education institution.


PROF. DR. MAKBULE SABZİYEVA