معرفی
Prof. Dr. Sevim ÖZDEMİR serves as a Professor in the Department of Arabic Language Education within the Faculty of Education, specializing in Arabic language pedagogy and classical literature. Her academic career spans over two decades with significant contributions to Turkish educational contexts, particularly in Imam-Hatip schools.
Her educational qualifications include:
- Licence in Arabic Teaching from Gazi University (1991)
- Master's in Basic Islamic Sciences from Süleyman Demirel University (1996)
- Doctorate in Basic Islamic Sciences from Süleyman Demirel University (2001)
Prof. ÖZDEMİR's research centers on Arabic language education challenges in Turkey, with emphasis on textbook evaluation across secondary and high school levels. She investigates pedagogical methodologies, spoken Arabic acquisition difficulties, and student self-efficacy in religious educational settings. Her literary scholarship explores classical Arabic rhetoric (belagat), Jahiliyyah poetry, and cross-cultural literary influences including Tolstoy's engagement with Arabic culture. Her work bridges educational theory with practical curriculum development for Turkish Arabic language instruction.
Recent publication trends (2022-2018) reveal intensive focus on systematic textbook evaluations for grades 8-10 in Imam-Hatip institutions, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Earlier works (2017-2002) examine university students' metaphorical perceptions of Arabic, historical grammatical debates, and thematic analyses of pre-Islamic poetry. Her research consistently addresses Turkey-specific challenges in teaching Arabic as a foreign language within religious education frameworks.
Prof. ÖZDEMİR actively mentors graduate students through doctoral thesis committees and master's/doctoral seminars. Her editorial contributions include co-editing research volumes on religious education for disabled individuals (2015-2016) and values education in universities (2018-2020), demonstrating commitment to broader educational discourse beyond her core specialization.
