SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Dr. POLAT earned dual BA degrees in English Language Teaching (2010) and International Relations (2019) from Anadolu University. He completed his PhD in Curriculum and Instruction (2019) at the same university and has been a faculty member at Karabük University School of Foreign Languages since 2012. Dr. POLAT’s primary research areas include curriculum development, foreign language teaching, and higher education internationalization. He has authored numerous papers for international congresses, European Union and TÜBİTAK projects, as well as international articles and book chapters

Hüseyin ATASEVEN graduated from Ankara Gazi University English Language Teaching Department in 2011. He has been working as a lecturer at Karabük University School of Foreign Languages since 2012. Completing his master’s degree in Measurement and Evaluation in Education at Ankara University, he is continuing on his doctoral degree in Measurement and Evaluation in Education at Ankara University.

Okan DEDE graduated from Akdeniz University’s English Language Teaching program in 2011. He completed his master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction at Hacettepe University in 2017 and earned his doctoral degree in the same field at Ankara University. With expertise in teacher education accreditation, quality assurance systems and accreditation in higher education institutions, curriculum theories, and learner autonomy, he has authored international articles, book chapters, and conference papers. Okan DEDE currently works at Karabük University School of Foreign Languages.

Ahmet Topbaş has been working at Karabük University since 2008. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Foreign Language Education from Middle East Technical University and completed his master’s degree in International Political Economy. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Tourism Management.

Akile Başar received her BA degree in English Language and Literature at Hacettepe University in 1992 and her MA degree in 1996. Akile Başar worked as a lecturer at Hacettepe University between1992-1997 and at Bülent Ecevit University between 1997- 2007. From 2007 to 2009 she worked as the prep Koordinator at Karabük University. From 2009 to 2011 she worked as the Vice manager of SFL. From 2014 to 2020 she worked as the head of the Departmant of Foreign Languages at Karabük University.

Arzu AYDIN, who has been working as lecturer in Karabük University SFL since 2011, is preparing his MA dissertation at Hacettepe University Curriculum and Instruction department now.

Asli Ozturk, who has been working as lecturer in Karabuk University SFL since 2012, studied American Culture and Literature in Dokuz Eylul University.

Ayça Bilge TEMİZ ARSLAN, a lecturer at Karabük University’s School of Foreign Languages since 2013, holds a degree in English Language and Literature from Ankara University. As English teaching qualifications, she obtained the CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) in 2019 and the DELTA (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) in 2021, both of which are awarded by Cambridge University. She is currently pursuing her master’s thesis in the English Language and Literature program at Karabük University.

Ayça Gülünay earned dual BA degrees in English Language Teaching (2010) and Sociology (2022) from Anadolu University. They completed their MA in Sociology (2019) at Karabük University. They have been doing their PhD in Sociology at Sakarya University. They have been a faculty member at Karabük University School of Foreign Languages since 2012.

Born in 1989, Aykut Dalak graduated from Gazi University ELT and completed MA in the field of International Relations. Dalak, who has been working at SFL in Karabuk University since 2013, completed PhD in DTCF, Ankara University

Born in 1987, Ayşe Hilal Tanış graduated from METU English Language Teaching Department in 2009. She graduated from the Master's program in International Political Economy in 2016.

Ayşe ORDU earned her BA in English Language Teaching in 2011 from Anadolu University. She completed her MA in Curriculum & Instruction at Ankara University in 2020. She is now writing her PhD thesis at the same department in the same university.

Ayse TURAN, who has been working as a lecturer in Karabuk University SFL since 2010, completed her BA at Middle East Technical University, English Language Teaching in 2009 and her MA at Ufuk University, English Language Teaching in 2015. She completed her CELTA training in English Language Teaching in 2019

Büşra Şanlı Akçin graduated from the English Language Teaching department at Uludağ University in 2011. In 2016, she completed her master’s degree in Curriculum and Teaching, where she researched the predictors of English language success at the tertiary level. Büşra Şanlı Akçin obtained her CELTA certification in 2019 and has been teaching at Karabük University since 2013.

Doğan Can Akçin is a PhD candidate in Second Language Acquisition at University College London, currently in the final stages of completing his doctoral thesis. His research interests include second language acquisition, the role of different language aptitude profiles on the acquisition of syntactic structures, and task-based language teaching, which also form the core focus of his thesis. He received a bachelor’s degree in English Language Teaching from Yildiz Technical University in Istanbul, Turkey and a master’s degree in TESOL (Teaching of English to the Speakers of Other Languages) from University College London. In his dissertation, he focused on the effectiveness of several input-based techniques coupled with rule-based instruction on the acquisition and production of the English passive. The study was nominated by University College London to British Council ELT Master’s Dissertation Awards in 2018 for its potential for impact on English language teaching. In his doctoral research, Dogan Can investigated the role of cognitive differences on the effectiveness of explicit and implicit modes of instructions, aiming to contribute to our understanding of language aptitude. His work builds upon previous research and employs innovative methodologies, to explore the mediating role of language aptitude in instructional effectiveness, especially in task-based language teaching. He has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals, focusing on the interplay between cognitive factors and instructional techniques in second language acquisition, and has contributed several book chapters on English language teaching.

Duygu Yazıcı, a lecturer at Karabük University’s School of Foreign Languages since 2013, holds a degree in Foreign Language Education from Middle East Technical University (METU). She completed her thesis in the Cognitive Sciences program at METU in 2019. Additionally, she obtained the CELTA certification in 2019 and the DELTA certification in 2021. She is currently pursuing her master’s thesis in the English Language and Literature program at Karabük University.

I was born in Karabük in 1986. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from the Faculty of Languages, History, and Geography at Ankara University in 2011. In 2023, I completed my master's degree in English Language and Literature at Karabük University. Currently, I am pursuing my doctoral studies in the same field at Karabük University. Since 2011, I have been working as a lecturer at the School of Foreign Languages at Karabük University. My academic and professional interests include English Language and Literature, Foreign Language Education, and Academic English. I am married and a father of one child.

Born in Karabük in 1985, Erkan Uzak finished Atatürk University Faculty of Letters Department of English Language and Literature in 2007. Same year, he started to work there. After working for five years as a lecturer, he came to Karabük University in 2012. Since then, he has been teaching at School of Foreign Languages.

Esra ŞAFAK ÇOKPARTAL, who has been working as a lecturer at Karabuk University SFL since 2012, completed her BA at Ankara University, English Language and Literature in 2007 and her MA at AİBU, Sports Management in 2021. She has been studying at KBU Business Administration for her PhD since 2022.

Fatma YILDIRIM graduated from the Department of English Language Teaching in the Faculty of Education at Selçuk University. She earned her MA degree in English Language Teaching in the Department of Foreign Language Teaching at Konya Necmettin Erbakan University. She is continuing on her PHD degree. She works as a lecturer in Karabük University SFL.

Fatma Zehra Kök, a lecturer at Karabük University’s School of Foreign Languages since 2013, holds a degree in English Language and Literature from Istanbul University. She completed her master’s degree in Bartın University Educational Programmes and Teaching department. Additionally, she obtained the CELTA certification in 2019.

Ferhat ORDU, who has been working as a lecturer at Karabük University SFL since 2013, graduated from Hacettepe University The Department of American Culture and Literature in 2006, finished his Master’s Degree at Karabük University, The Department of English Language and Literature in 2018. He completed his Ph. D. at Ankara University, The Department of English Language and Literature in 2024. He is an animal lover, married and has a son.

Fırat Lüleci, who has been working as lecturer in Karabük University SFL since 2008, is preparing his MA dissertation in Gazi University Physical Education Teaching and Karabuk University International Relations departments now.

Hasan Kanis, who graduated from Atatürk University, Department of English Language and Literature in 2011, has been working as a lecturer at the School of Foreign Languages since 2014. He continues his master's degree in International Political Economy at the Department of International Relations.

Hatice Gür received her B.A in English Language Teaching from İstanbul University and M.A. in English Language and Literature from Karabük University.

İlyas ÇETİN, who graduated from English Language Teaching Department Gazi University in 2008, has been working as an English lecturer at Karabük University since 2008. He completed his CELTA training in the field of English Language Teaching in 2018.

Kenan SAPLIOĞLU graduated from Kafkas University’s Department of English Language and Literature in 2010. In the same year, he was appointed as a teacher in Hazro district of Diyarbakır, where he worked for approximately two years. In 2012, he began working as a Research Assistant in the Department of English Language and Literature at Aksaray University. Since 2013, he has been working at Karabük University. On November 28, 2019, he completed his Master's degree in International Political Economy at Karabük University. He is currently pursuing his doctoral studies at Ankara University’s Faculty of Political Science in the Department of International Relations and European Union. His academic interests include International Political Economy, Energy Policies, the European Union, Central and Eastern Europe, and Foreign Policy Analysis. He has undertaken various coordination roles within different units in our school and continues to work as an Instructor at the School of Foreign Languages.

Kerim Tanış, who has been working as a Lecturer in Karabük University SFL since 2010, is preparing his MA dissertation in Karabük University International Relations department now.

Kubra Yapici, who has been working as a lecturer in Karabuk University SFL since 2014, completed her BA at Ataturk University, English Language and Literature in 2011 and her MA at Karabuk University, English Language and Literature in 2019.

Kübra Yavuz earned dual BA degrees in English Language Teaching (2013) from Hacettepe University and Art History (2021) from Karabük University. She completed her master’s degree on Art History (2024) at Karabük University and continues her PhD education at the same university and department. She has been a faculty member at Karabük University School of Foreign Languages since 2015.

Lokman SEHITOGLU graduated from English Language and Literature Department at Selçuk University in 2009. SEHITOGLU, who completed his master's degree in Translation Studies at Atılım University in 2021, is currently pursuing his PhD in Translation and Cultural Studies at Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University. He has been working as a lecturer at the School of Foreign Languages at Karabük University since 2011.

Meryem Çelik has been working as an instructor at the Karabük University School of Foreign Languages since 2011. She graduated from Hacettepe University's Department of Foreign Language Education in 2011. In 2018, she completed her master's thesis in the Department of Turkish Language Education as a Foreign Language under the Institute of Turkish Studies at Hacettepe University. In 2019, she obtained the CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), approved by the University of Cambridge.

Having graduated from Hacettepe University's Department of American Culture and Literature in 2010, Assist. Prof. Dr. Murat Karakaş completed his master's and doctoral programs (with thesis) in Western Languages and Literatures at KBÜ. Having conducted studies on English and American Literature, Dr. Karakaş continues to contribute to academia in this field.

Nazan CANBULAT graduated from Ankara Gazi University English Language Teaching Department in 2008. She has been working as a lecturer at Karabük University School of Foreign Languages since 2011. Completing her master’s degree in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language at Hacettepe University, she is continuing on her doctoral degree Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language at Hacettepe University.

Nihal TOPCU graduated from the Department of English Language and Literature at Karadeniz Technical University in 2010, where she also earned her Certificate in English Language Teaching from the Faculty of Education in the same year. She completed her MA in English Language and Literature at Karabuk University in 2018, followed by the CELTA from the International Training Institute in 2019. She earned her PhD in English Language and Literature at Karabuk University in 2023. Nihal TOPCU has published international articles, book chapters, and conference papers on areas including gender issues, trauma fiction, and cross-cultural studies. She has been working as a lecturer at the School of Foreign Languages at Karabuk University since 2011.

Okan Canbulat graduated from Hacettepe University English Language Teaching Department in 2006. He has been working as a lecturer at Karabük University School of Foreign Languages since 2012. Completing his master’s degree in Sociology at Karabük University, he is continuing on his doctoral degree in Sociology of Religion at Ankara University.

Pelin ANGIN, who has been working as lecturer in Karabük University SFL since 2010, completed her BA at Dumlupınar University, English Language and Literarure in 2010 and her MA at Tekirdag Namık Kemal University, English Language and Literarure in 2019.

In 2011, he graduated from Yıldız Technical University in English Language Teaching program. In 2014, he completed his master's degree in Educational Sciences. He is still continuing in the field of Curriculum and Instruction at Yıldız Technical University. He is still working as an Instructor at School of Foreign Languages, Karabük University.

Saycan Bora Erdoğan,who graduated from 19 Mayıs University English Languge Teaching department in 2011, has been working as a lecturer at Karabuk University since 2014. He completed his master’s in 2015. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Philosophy.

Selma Parlakay Topbaş has been working at Karabük University since 2009. She completed her undergraduate studies in English Language and Literature at Hacettepe University and earned her master’s degree in the same field from Karabük University. She is currently pursuing her doctoral studies at Hacı Bayram Veli University

Dr. Ümmet AYDAN earned his Bachelor’s degree in English Language Teaching from Hacettepe University in 2005. He completed his Master’s degree in 2018 and his Ph.D. in Business Administration in 2024, both at Karabük University. Since 2008, he has been serving as a lecturer at the School of Foreign Languages at Karabük University. Dr. AYDAN’s research interests span English language teaching, strategic management, and organizational strategy. He has participated in international in-service training programs in Türkiye and across Europe, contributed to international academic conferences with scholarly papers, and successfully led European Union-funded projects

Volkan Aydın graduated from Hacettepe University, English Language and Literature with a bachelor's degree, and he has been working as a lecturer at Karabük University School of Foreign Languages since 2010.

Born in 1984, Ozgur finished his BA in American Studies at Dokuz Eylul University in Izmir. Then he worked as a bellboy, and as a receptionist before working at universities; after some experience at private institutions, he began working at Karabuk University in 2015. He got CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) in 2016 and has begun DELTA (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) in 2018.

Gözde Begüm MIZRAK earned her bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from Bilkent University with a full scholarship and completed her master’s degree in English Translation and Interpreting at Hacettepe University. She obtained her PhD in English Language and Literature from Karabük University. Contributing to her academic career through conference presentations, participation in international projects, and article publications, Mızrak has been teaching academic and general English at the School of Foreign Languages since 2014. During this time, she has played an active role in accreditation, standardization, curriculum development offices, and level coordination, contributing to the improvement of institutional processes.

Tuğba Özdemir graduated from Ege University English Language and Literature Department in 2009. She has pedagogical formation from Ege University, M.A degree from Karabuk University English Language and Literature and CELTA certificate. She has been working at Karabuk University School of Foreign Languages since 2010. She was B2 level coordinator for 2 years, and she also worked in material development, curriculum and testing & assessment units.

Tuba AYDAN received her undergraduate degree in English Language Teaching from Istanbul University in 2007. Currently pursuing her PhD in English Language and Literature at Karabük University, she is actively involved in academic research and study, with a specific focus on English language teaching, postmodern poetry, and Logotherapy. Since 2008, she has been working as a lecturer at the School of Foreign Languages at Karabük University. She has taken part in international training programs in Turkey and throughout Europe and has effectively managed projects funded by the European Union.

Esin Uysal Gül, who has been working as a lecturer at Karabük University SFL since 2010, graduated from Hacettepe University English Language Teaching department in 2010, and she completed her M.A. at Ufuk University in English Language Teaching in 2014.

He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the Department of English Language and Literature at Karabük University in 2018. In 2021, he completed his master’s degree in the Department of Western Languages and Literature (English Language and Literature). In the same year, he began his Ph.D. in the field of American Culture and Literature at Atatürk University, Erzurum, within the Department of English Language and Literature. He is currently in the dissertation phase of his doctoral studies at Karabük University, where he continues his academic work.

Tuğba AKBAŞ, who graduated from Hacettepe University English Language Teaching department in 2008, has been working at Karabük University since 2008. She completed her master's degree program in 2017 at Abant İzzet Baysal University English Language Teaching department. She taught General English, Reading, Writing courses at preparatory school as well as Basic English courses at non-EMI faculties. She worked as the Head of Department and Vice Director between 2016 and 2023. During this time, she was particularly responsible for the academic units of the department and quality and accreditation studies.

Ümit CEBECİ holds his B.A. degree in English Language and Literature with a certificate of ELT Pedagogical Formation Program, his M.A. degree in Applied Linguistics, and follows his Ph.D. degree in Computer Education and Instructional Technologies. He has several distinguished language teaching certificates including TESOL. He has taken part in and run various professional development programs and international exchange projects. His major interests are English language teaching, educational technologies, integration of technology in language classrooms, and developing professional development projects. He has been working as a lecturer at Karabuk University’s School of Foreign Languages after several years of teaching English at TED College at all levels and working as a Lecturer at Karadeniz Technical University.

Sami AKGÖL, who graduated from Ege University English Languge and Literature department in 2009, has been working as a lecturer at Karabuk University since 2011, and is preparing his MA thesis in English Language and Literature.

Uğur Turan graduated from Erciyes University English Language and Literature department in 2007. He has been working at Karabük University since 2010. He completed his Master’s Degree in Business Administration at Karabük University in 2019. He also worked as the Vice Head of Department between 2016 and 2023.

Tuğba YILDIRIM KARAKURLUK received her BA degree in Foreign Language Education at Middle East Technical University in 2009, and she completed her master's degree in English Language Teaching at the same university in 2017. She worked as an English instructor at Bilkent University between 2009-2013, and she has been working at Karabük University School of Foreign Languages since 2013. She has a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) from Cambridge University.

Sema ÇETİN, who graduated from English Language Teaching Department Gazi University in 2010, has been working as an English lecturer at Karabük University since 2011. She got CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) in 2018 and completed DELTA (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) MODULE TWO in 2021.

Born in 1987, got his bachelor’s degree from Istanbul University Hasan Ali Yücel Faculty of Education in 2009 and completed his master at Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University on Educational Sciences later. Worked as a teacher of English between 2009 and 2012 in Ministry of Education and has been working as a lecturer since 2012 at Karabuk University, specialised on the subjects of written translation and literary translation, along with vocational English courses in health sciences and tourism.

Zeliha Kuruducu earned her B.A. in English Language and Literature from Ege University, where she built a strong foundation in literary studies. She went on to complete her M.A. and later obtained her Ph.D. in the same field, further specializing in literary analysis, theory, and research. Throughout her academic career, she has been publishing articles and presenting at conferences in her field. Since 2019, she has been working as an English instructor in the preparatory program at Karabük University.

Since 2012, she has been working as a Linguistics Lecturer at Karabük University School of Foreign Languages She completed her bachelor's and master's degrees at Selçuk University and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. Her work focuses on linguistics, international relations, and academic publications.