The Bachelor of Turkish and Social Sciences Education at Eastern Mediterranean University is designed to train modern, democratic, and productive language teachers who have a vision for the future. The program emphasizes solving both national and global problems, adaptability, and valuing science and research. Students in this department develop teamwork, leadership, and effective communication skills, along with the ability to use information and educational technology. The curriculum integrates interdisciplinary studies, combining theory and practice across Turkish language, literature, history, culture, sociology, and educational sciences. Graduates are prepared for teaching careers primarily in Turkish secondary schools and may also pursue roles in educational administration, curriculum development, or further academic research. The mission also highlights personal development, critical thinking, lifelong learning, and a commitment to professional education standards required by the Ministry of National Education and Culture, ensuring that graduates possess a well-rounded knowledge base in general culture and vocational competence[5].
