Teaching Turkish to Germans in 1910s in Istanbul and Berlin: Bolland's book Turkisches lesebuch fur deutsche

Abstract

The present study aimed to introduce and analyze the book Turkisches Lesebuch Fur Deutsche (Turkish Reading Book for Germans) authored by W. Bolland. The first volume was published in Istanbul in 1915. It was authored for use as a textbook for primary school students attending the school where the author was employed. The second volume, published in Stuttgart in 1919, is an anthology that provided information about the development of Turkish language and literature to adults learning Turkish. In the analysis of the book, certain information will be provided about the content, methodology and suitability of the book for the target group. As a result of this analysis, it was expected to contribute to the quality of teaching Turkish as a second language in Turkey and in other countries in the 20th century and to provide information about the advantages and disadvantages of a Turkish textbook authored by a foreigner.