Language need analysis of Turkish language learners in Moldova in the case of chisinau

Abstract

Moldova, home of the only autonomous region in Europe where Turkish is the official language, is an important country in terms of teaching Turkish. Moldova is a country where Turkish is taught as a mother tongue, a foreign language and a second language. Chisinau as a capital is the largest center where Turkish is taught as a foreign language. In this research, it is aimed to determine and analyze the language needs of Moldovans who learn Turkish as a foreign language in Chisinau. The model of the research is the survey model, which is one of the quantitative research methods. Within the scope of the research, the Turkish language needs of the participants were described. Language needs was examined according to variables (age, mother tongue, duration of Turkish learning, visiting, purpose of visit). Research data were collected with demographic information form and language need analysis scale. 93 individuals who learning Turkish in Chisinau participated in the research. The research results show that the participants have a high level of learning needs in Turkish. When language needs are examined in more detail, it is seen that the factor of individual interests and needs stands forward from the other factors. This is followed by language needs for education and job opportunities. It has been determined that people who learn Turkish are mostly 26 years old and over. Participants aged 25 and under learn Turkish for education and job opportunities. Particularly, it has been observed that the participants who want to visit Turkey mostly continue their Turkish education for 4 months and leave the courses in the later stages.