Prospective Students (Undergraduate)

Transfer Students

Internal transfer candidates (External applications are not accepted) should fulfill the requirements of Boğaziçi University and the Western Languages and Literatures Department. For transfer requirements, please visit: adaylar.boun.edu.tr

All transfer applications should be submitted to the Registrar’s Office located at the South Campus of Boğaziçi University. The candidates will then take the written and oral exams administered by the Department of Western Languages & Literatures. Exam dates will be announced on our website. The applicants should pass the written exam and score at least 80/100 on the oral exam to be eligible for transfer admission.

 

The applicants should pass the written exam and score at least 80/100 on the oral exam to be eligible for transfer admission. The program is eligible only for internal candidates.

 If you have any other questions, contact Prof. Dr. Ayşe Naz Bulamur Baypınar (transfer students advisor) at naz.bulamur@boun.edu.tr.

Minor in English Literature

The Department of Western Languages and Literatures welcomes applications for its new Minor Degree in English Literature.

Program of Studies:
3 required courses (9 credits/ 18 ECTS) + 4 elective courses (12 credits/ 24 ECTS)

Required courses:
EL 101 Survey of English Literature from the Old English Period to the Restoration (3 credits/ 6 ECTS)
EL 102 Survey of English Literature from the Restoration to the Present (3 credits/ 6 ECTS)
ENGL 105 Introduction to Literary Forms I (3 credits/ 6 ECTS) or ENGL 106 Introduction to Literary Forms II (3 credits/ 6 ECTS)

Elective courses:
These are selected from the EL, AL, CL, DRA coded courses listed in the undergraduate catalog of the Department of Western Languages and Literatures, subject to the approval of the minor degree advisor. At least 2 of the elective courses must be coded 300 or 400.

Admission Requirements:
-Academic standing: students who apply must be in their third semester or above, and their minimum GPA must be 3.50/4.00.
-Written exam: students must have an excellent command of the English language and be competent at critical reading and literary analysis.
-Interview: students who have successfully passed the written exam will be invited to an interview, which will assess their oral speaking skills and their ability to integrate the minor degree in their current course of study and future professional plans.

To apply:
Students applying to the minor degree in English Literature should e-mail their one-page statement of purpose in English, a recent transcript, and the attached application form(completed and signed by all required parties) to Dr. Başak Demirhan (basak.demirhan@boun.edu.tr). Details on the degree can be found here:https://westlanglit.boun.edu.tr/?page_id=8736

Application form can be found here: https://fas.boun.edu.tr/tr/formlar/ogrenci-formlari

Erasmus / Exchange at WLL

General Information for Incoming Students

 The Department of Western Languages and Literatures (WLL) welcomes a number of foreign students every semester.  We believe that an international presence enriches the classroom experience for all, and we encourage both local and international students to get to know each other.

* It is very important that Incoming Students attend the Orientation meeting offered by the International Office during registration week.  We realize many Incoming Students wish to travel before classes begin, but being here in time for the Orientation will make your life much easier.

* We encourage you to visit your WLL Adviser on “Adviser Day,” indicated on the academic calendar. Establishing a good working relationship early on with your department Adviser means the registration process, which may be different than the one you are used to, will go smoother. The Adviser will help you choose courses that suit your needs and the requirements of your home program.

* Your Adviser also acts as a cultural liaison.  Please feel free to make an appointment or simply stop by during office hours that will be posted on the Adviser’s door once classes begin.  The Adviser is there to help you make the most of and enjoy your study period at Boğaziçi University.

Partner Lists

Boğaziçi University has various kinds of Erasmus and Exchange Partnership Agreements.  The main ones are University and Faculty partnerships (see the “detailed list” of partners at www.intl.boun.edu.tr.  Students compete for these slots with students from either the entire university or the entire faculty.

Department Erasmus Partnership Agreements are the most common.  The Department of Western Languages and Literatures currently has 19 Erasmus partners. The current list and conditions of each agreement (undergrad/grad/faculty level, quota, language requirements, special information, and expiration dates) can be accessed in the “Exchange Agreement WLL 2015” link on the Erasmus main page.

Students who wish to go on Exchange go through existing university or faculty partnerships.  A student is also free to instigate a new Exchange partnership with a university not on the existing list.

International Applications

Please visit the “Admissions from abroad” page in the following link to see the list of the required documents, information about electronic application system, et cetera.

http://adaylar.boun.edu.tr/en-EN/Home

 

Students from Abroad Application Terms, Documents, and Quotas

Undergraduate

Quota 2 
SAT 680 out of 800 in the “Math” test and
a total score of 1400 out of 1600 in the “Math” and “Evidence-Based Reading and Writing”  tests.		 
English Proficiency BUEPT or
TOEFL 550, TWE 4.5 or
TOEFL (IBT) 79, TWE 22 or
TOEFL® (IBT Special Home Edition Test) 79, TWE 22
IELTS Academic Score 6.5, Academic Writing Score 6.5		 
Official Transcript Required 
Diploma Required 
Other It requires an English writing sample and an interview. Consult the program for an interview. 
Notes 
  1. Applicant must satisfy the candidacy requirements according to “Rules Governing the Admission from Abroad” issued by Higher Education Council (YÖK).
  2. Applications are evaluated according to “Directives Governing Application, Admission, and Registration of Students from Abroad to Undergraduate Programs of Boğaziçi University”.
  3. Applicants are responsible for tracking any additional procedures that might be necessary once their applications have been submitted. It is the applicant’s responsibility to track the post-application.
 

Applicants are responsible for tracking any additional procedures that might be necessary once their applications have been submitted.

Double Major Programs

Double Major

If you are considering applying to a double major program please review the university regulations on the following website:

“Boğaziçi Hakkında” — Yönetmelikler ve Yönergeler

Currently, the Double Major Programs advisor at WLL is Assist. Prof. Başak Demirhan

Requirements to apply for a Double Major Degree:

  • The minimum GPA requirement is 3.00. Some departments might require a higher GPA, please check with individual departments.
  • You need to have passed all your classes with a passing grade (No “F” on your transcript). If you have an F, you can apply after repeating the course and getting a passing grade.
  • The earliest time you can apply to a double major program is the beginning of your third semester, and the latest is the beginning of your fifth semester.
  • Check with individual departments for additional requirements. Some departments hold interviews orrequire a for a statement of purpose. Check the interview dates with the department that you are applying to.

To Complete Your Application (for in-coming and out-going students):

  • Fill out the application form (“ÇAP Başvuru Formu”). You can download the form from the Arts and Sciences Faculty website:

https://fas.boun.edu.tr/tr/formlar/ogrenci-formlari

  • Get the approval of the following people to apply for the double major: the double major advisor of your current department, the chair of your current department, the double major advisor of the department you will apply to, the chair of this department. You can get these approvals via email. First, email the double major advisor of your current department, who will give their approval and forward the email to the other three faculty members.
  • Your transcript, showing your most recent grades, including the Summer semester if you took Summer courses.
  • The department, to which you are applying, may have additional requirements such as a Statement of Purpose or an exam.

Send the application form, the approval emails, your transcript, and any additional materials to the double major advisor of the department to which you will apply.

Application requirements for a double major with the Western Languages and Literatures Department:

  • Application form
  • Email approvals from the double major advisor of your department and your department chair
  • Your transcript
  • One-page Statement of Purpose

Send these documents to WLL double major advisor Başak Demirhan (basak.demirhan@bou.edu.tr)

  • Take the oral exam, when the application period ends in August.

Once you begin your double major program:

  • After you are accepted to a double major program, you will need to register as a double major student at the Registrar’s Office (Kayıt İşleri) by submitting the form “ÇAP Kayıt Beyan Formu.” You can find the form here: http://ogrenciler.boun.edu.tr/Home/SubPage/universiteyekayit
  • You will be assigned two academic advisors. You need to be in contact with your double major advisors during the registration periods.
  • You need to maintain your 3.00 GPA, with the exception of one semester when it is allowed to go down as low as 2.90.
  • You have to finish the program in 10 semesters. This does not include Summer semesters, one semester spent as an Erasmus student, or the semesters when you take a leave of absence. If you join an Erasmus program, you can finish your degree in 11 semesters.

WLL have double major programs with Linguistics, Philosophy, Psychology, Translation and Interpreting Studies, and Turkish Language and Literature