About
Murat Varol serves as a Lecturer at Bingöl University's Bingöl Social Sciences Vocational School, a position he has held since 2011. His academic journey includes a Licence in Turkish Language and Literature from Cyprus International University (2008), followed by Master's (2016) and Doctorate (2025) degrees in Zaza Language and Literature from Bingöl University's Living Languages Institute. Prior to academia, he worked for three years at the Bingöl Directorate of National Education and TRT General Directorate.
His educational background includes:
- Licence in Turkish Language and Literature, Cyprus International University, 2008
- Master's in Zaza Language and Literature, Bingöl University Living Languages Institute, 2016
- Doctorate in Zaza Language and Literature, Bingöl University Living Languages Institute, 2025
Varol's research centers on documenting the endangered Zaza language through three interconnected strands: linguistic analysis of classical literature (especially Diwan poetry), bibliographic cataloging of Zaza resources, and sociolinguistic assessments of language endangerment. His work critically engages with UNESCO's language vitality frameworks while examining cultural manifestations like Mevlid traditions. This tripartite approach bridges textual scholarship with urgent preservation efforts.
His publication record (2013-2018) reveals consistent thematic focus: 40% dedicated to Zaza linguistic resources (dictionaries/bibliographies), 30% to classical literature analysis, and 30% to language endangerment/education policy. Key contributions include critical editions of Diwan manuscripts and analyses of how Turkish education policies impact Zaza's survival. His MEB-published Zazaki teaching materials (2017-2019) represent practical language revitalization efforts.
No scientific awards are documented in available records.
Though specific grant details are absent, Varol maintains active scholarly engagement through editorial roles (Bingöl University Journal of Living Languages) and conference participation. His supervision of graduate students isn't explicitly documented, but his lecturer position implies teaching responsibilities. The MEB Zazaki textbooks he co-authored suggest curriculum development contributions.
While no formal lab affiliation exists, Varol operates within Bingöl University's Living Languages Institute ecosystem. His editorial work for 'Vir - Mecmuaya Edebiyat u Folklorê Zazaki' fosters academic networks focused on Zaza studies. Future research directions likely include expanding digital archives of classical Zaza texts and deeper policy analyses of minority language rights in Turkish education.
