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Journal of Pedagogical Perspectives in Curriculum and Instruction Volume 1 (2026)
pp. 1 - 17 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.29329/jppci.2026.1418.2
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Abstract
The primary objective of this research is to systematically review postgraduate thesis studies conducted on language learning strategies between 2015 and 2025. The systematic review method was used in the study, which aims to synthesise the existing literature on a specific topic in a comprehensive, impartial and transparent manner. As a result of searches conducted through the COHE National Thesis Centre database, a total of 56 postgraduate theses were identified that directly or indirectly addressed language learning strategies. The data obtained were subjected to descriptive content analysis in terms of variables such as the distribution of theses by year, preferred research methods, sample/study group types, measurement tools used, and strategy categories focused on. The field of teaching Turkish as a foreign language has risen to a strategic position in recent years due to the increasing number of learners and global interest in Turkish culture; in parallel, academic production in the field has gained significant momentum. However, the findings in the literature generally exhibit a limited and scattered structure with specific variables, necessitating the creation of a comprehensive map of the existing knowledge base. This research aims to identify gaps in the TFL literature and new research opportunities, thereby providing a robust, evidence-based foundation and strategic roadmap for future scientific studies and implementation processes.
Keywords: Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language, Systematic Review, Language Learning Strategies
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