A Conference on “The Republic and Language” Was Held on the 103rd Anniversary of Our Republic

As part of the celebrations marking the 103rd anniversary of our Republic, a lecture titled “The Republic and Language” was delivered on Tuesday, October 27, in Hall B of our University’s Prof. Dr. Uğur Oral Cultural Center by Prof. Dr. Mesut Gün, a faculty member of the Faculty of Education.

The lecture was attended by our Rector’s Advisor Ahmet Koca; Dean of the Faculty of Science Prof. Dr. Recep Özen; Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Hasan Yürek; Director of the Institute of Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Recep Ünal; department heads; academic and administrative staff; and students.

In his presentation, Prof. Dr. Mesut Gün discussed the contributions of the Republic to the Turkish language and provided information about the nationwide literacy campaign launched by Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk following the adoption of the Latin alphabet.

Emphasizing that Turkish is a very rich and deeply rooted language, Prof. Dr. Gün shared his knowledge and insights regarding the institutions—particularly the Turkish Language Association (TDK)—and the efforts that have contributed to the development and preservation of our language.

A certificate of appreciation was presented to Prof. Dr. Mesut Gün by our Rector’s Advisor, Ahmet Koca.

The conference concluded with a group photo session.

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