TEACHİNG TURKİSH GRAMMAR BY USİNG CONTEMPORARY TURKISH POETRY TEXTS

Abstract

Grammar materials play an important place when teaching and learning Turkish. Knowledge of grammar enables learners to grasp the rules of a language more quickly and to understand Turkish logic. When teaching Turkish grammar, the contemporary Turkish poetry that reflects Turkish culture can be effectively utilized. Using lines from Turkish poetry as examples for specific grammatical concepts enhances grammar lessons. This approach integrates grammar with Turkish poetry, which reveals the cultural values, sentiments, thoughts, and worldview of the society. Utilizing poetry in teaching grammar is crucial because poetry, as the oldest form of literature, mirrors both the material and spiritual culture of a society. Grammar materials play an important role in teaching and learning Turkish. Knowledge of grammar enables learners to grasp the rules of the language more quickly and to understand the logic of Turkish.

Keywords: grammar; Turkish language; poetry; Turkish poetry.