Hello! I’m Ceyda Çelebi, a Ph.D. candidate in Classical Turkish Literature and a Lecturer at Bilkent University’s Turkish Language Unit. My scholarship centers on Ottoman Turkish, manuscript studies, and literary historiography, with a deep interest in câmasb-nâme literature, vilâdiyye poetry, and the culinary-cultural texts of the Ottoman world. I enjoy translating and interpreting historical texts, teaching Turkish as a foreign language, and communicating insights through scholarly writing and public speaking. Beyond research and teaching, I work as an editor and proofreader for academic articles, theses, and manuscripts, helping authors refine ideas while preserving philological precision. I collaborate on book chapters and conference papers, and I enjoy editorial and design-driven work in publishing and manuscript studies. In my spare time, I explore Ottoman culinary history, manuscript conservation, and the broader intersections of language and culture in the Ottoman world.

Ceyda Çelebi

Hello! I’m Ceyda Çelebi, a Ph.D. candidate in Classical Turkish Literature and a Lecturer at Bilkent University’s Turkish Language Unit. My scholarship centers on Ottoman Turkish, manuscript studies, and literary historiography, with a deep interest in câmasb-nâme literature, vilâdiyye poetry, and the culinary-cultural texts of the Ottoman world. I enjoy translating and interpreting historical texts, teaching Turkish as a foreign language, and communicating insights through scholarly writing and public speaking. Beyond research and teaching, I work as an editor and proofreader for academic articles, theses, and manuscripts, helping authors refine ideas while preserving philological precision. I collaborate on book chapters and conference papers, and I enjoy editorial and design-driven work in publishing and manuscript studies. In my spare time, I explore Ottoman culinary history, manuscript conservation, and the broader intersections of language and culture in the Ottoman world.

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Hello! I’m Ceyda Çelebi, a Ph.D. candidate in Classical Turkish Literature and a Lecturer at Bilkent University’s Turkish Language Unit. My scholarship centers on Ottoman Turkish, manuscript studies, and literary historiography, with a deep interest in câmasb-nâme literature, vilâdiyye poetry, and the culinary-cultural texts of the Ottoman world. I enjoy translating and interpreting historical texts, teaching Turkish as a foreign language, and communicating insights through scholarly writing and public speaking.

Beyond research and teaching, I work as an editor and proofreader for academic articles, theses, and manuscripts, helping authors refine ideas while preserving philological precision. I collaborate on book chapters and conference papers, and I enjoy editorial and design-driven work in publishing and manuscript studies. In my spare time, I explore Ottoman culinary history, manuscript conservation, and the broader intersections of language and culture in the Ottoman world.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
Turkish
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Persian
Beginner
Arabic
Beginner

Work Experience

Lecturer, Turkish Language Unit at İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent University
January 1, 2024 - October 28, 2025
Lecturer in the Turkish Language Unit, delivering courses in Turkish and Ottoman Turkish, developing curricula, supervising student projects, and supporting language instruction.
Ottoman Turkish Tutor (Private Tutor)
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Private tutoring in Ottoman Turkish, tailoring lessons to learners' goals and proficiency levels.
Proofreader and Editor at Freelance
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Proofreading and editing academic articles, theses, and manuscripts, focusing on linguistic accuracy and stylistic consistency.
Turkish Language and Literature Teacher (Intern) at Zübeyde Hanım Anatolian High School
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Intern teacher responsible for Turkish language and literature instruction, assisting with lesson planning and classroom activities.
Lecturer/Instructor at İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent University – Turkish Language Unit
January 1, 2024 - October 28, 2025
Lecturing and teaching Turkish language and related literature courses as part of the Turkish Language Unit.
Ottoman Turkish Tutor at Private Tutor
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Private tutoring in Ottoman Turkish for individual learners.
Proofreader and Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Proofreading and editing academic articles, theses, and manuscripts for linguistic accuracy and stylistic clarity.
Intern Turkish Language and Literature Teacher at Zübeyde Hanım Anatolian High School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Intern Turkish Language and Literature teaching role during the 2019 academic year.

Education

Ph.D. in Classical Turkish Literature at Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University
January 1, 2021 - October 28, 2025
M.A. in Classical Turkish Literature at Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
B.A. in Turkish Language and Literature at Ankara University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
High School Diploma at Ibrahim Tanriverdi High School of Social Sciences
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Ph.D. in Classical Turkish Literature at Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University
January 1, 2021 - October 28, 2025
M.A. in Classical Turkish Literature at Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
B.A. in Turkish Language and Literature at Ankara University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
High School Diploma at Ibrahim Tanriverdi High School of Social Sciences
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Certificate in Teaching Turkish to Foreigners
January 1, 2025 - October 28, 2025
Pedagogical Formation Certificate
January 1, 2019 - October 28, 2025
Classical Text and Miniature Reading Program
January 1, 2024 - October 28, 2025
9th Motif Academy Folklore Summer School
January 1, 2021 - October 28, 2025
Persian Language Course
January 1, 2021 - October 28, 2025
Certificate in Teaching Turkish to Foreigners
January 1, 2025 - October 28, 2025
Pedagogical Formation Certificate
January 1, 2019 - October 28, 2025
Classical Text and Miniature Reading Program
January 1, 2024 - October 28, 2025
9th Motif Academy Folklore Summer School
January 1, 2021 - October 28, 2025
Persian Language Course
January 1, 2021 - October 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other