Root values in Nasreddin Hoca Time Traveler cartoon

This study aims to identify the root values in the Nasreddin Hodja Time Traveler cartoon broadcasted on TRT Children's channel. For this purpose, answers to the following questions were sought: "How often and how are the root values in the Nasreddin Hodja Time Traveler cartoon given?" This research was designed with case study (qualitative case) design from qualitative research methods. In the study, Nasreddin Hodja Time Traveler cartoon, a cartoon frequently watched by children, in which the character of Nasreddin Hodja, an important component of our culture, is portrayed, is taken as a phenomenon and this phenomenon is examined in the context of root values, which have a very important place in our daily life practices, curriculum programs and learning-teaching activities. Content analysis method was used to analyze the data. In the Nasreddin Hodja Time Traveler cartoon series, 10 different root values were encountered directly and indirectly 66 times. The root values of respect (f=10), love (f=10) and responsibility (f=10) were the most frequently encountered root values, while the root values of self-control (f=9) and benevolence (f=9) also had very high frequencies. The least common root values are justice (f=1) and patriotism (f=1). Patience (f=6), honesty (f=5) and friendship (f=5) root values are relatively moderate. The findings revealed within the scope of the second sub-problem are related to the way the root values are handled and presented in the Nasreddin Hodja Time Traveler cartoon. Key words: Root values, Nasreddin Hodja Time Traveler, cartoon.