Throughout the event, students engaged in an interactive and insightful discussion based on the book “İki Dirhem Bir Çekirdek”, which they had been assigned to read in advance. Reading, as a fundamental cognitive activity, enhances linguistic competence, supports intellectual development, and fosters cultural awareness. With this perspective, the reading activity centered around “İki Dirhem Bir Çekirdek” was designed with a comprehensive approach aimed at enriching participants' literary appreciation and deepening their understanding of the idiomatic richness of the Turkish language.
At the core of the event was the book authored by Prof. Dr. İskender Pala, which explores the origins and historical backgrounds of Turkish idioms. Through this work, students had the opportunity to reflect on the use of idiomatic expressions in everyday language and to evaluate the aesthetic, expressive, and cultural dimensions of language in a multifaceted way.
Following each section of the book, brief evaluation sessions were held to promote critical thinking, analytical engagement, and the exchange of ideas among participants. This approach not only enhanced individual reading experiences but also contributed to a shared cultural learning process.
In conclusion, the event yielded significant outcomes in terms of promoting reading culture, raising linguistic awareness, and strengthening social interaction. We extend our gratitude to all participants and hope to reconvene in future academic activities of this nature. At the end of the event, students emphasized the value of similar reading and discussion sessions for their professional development and expressed their desire for such initiatives to continue. In response to this positive feedback, the Department of Health Management successfully completed the second installment of the "Development Readings" event series, with the goal of fostering a love for reading among students.
