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Alparslan Oymak is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Turkish Language and Literature at Yildiz Technical University, Faculty of Arts & Science. He holds a doctorate from Marmara University and has been an active academic since 2017, contributing to research, teaching, and university administration.
- Doctorate: Marmara University, Institute of Turkic Studies (2013)
- Postgraduate: Marmara University, Institute of Turkic Studies (2005)
- Undergraduate: Yeditepe University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences (2003)
His research centers on modern Turkish literature, with a focus on humor, Tanzimat-era literary developments, philology, and cross-cultural literary influences. He explores topics such as Gypsy representations in Turkish and Western literature, Indian perspectives in Turkish writings, and the impact of Western literature in Ottoman periodicals. His work bridges cultural, historical, and literary analysis.
His publications span journals like Turkish Studies, Folklor/Edebiyat, and International Journal of Turcologia, with recent research examining ethnic representation, satire, and literary criticism. The articles reflect a strong trend in cultural comparison, historical literary analysis, and the evolution of Turkish literary identity in dialogue with global narratives.
He has participated in peer-review processes for journals including Folklor Halkbilim Dergisi, Uluslararası Türkçe Edebiyat Kültür Eğitim (TEKE), and RumeliDE.
- Member, Publication Committee, Folklor Halkbilim Dergisi (2019–2021)
- Scientific Committee, EUROASIA JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES (2020)
- Reviewer for multiple national and international journals
Alparslan Oymak has been involved in funded research projects on Tanzimat humor and Western literary influences in Ottoman press. He has also contributed to academic training, such as the Academic Refereeing Course by İKSAD. He currently serves as Deputy Head of Department and Faculty Representative for FEDEK, demonstrating active engagement in academic governance and strategic planning.
He has previously taught at Punjab University, Pakistan (2016–2017), and continues to teach graduate and undergraduate courses including Research Methods, Literary Theories, Tanzimat Literature, and Humor in Modern Turkish Literature.
