A comparison between german and Turkish language and literature course books covered in first classes of high schools in Germany and Turkey

In this study two course books; the scope of view German originated ?Blickfeld? in Germany and Turkish Literature 9th class of high schools and Language and Expression 9th class of high school course books Turkish originated ?Türk Edebiyatı 9. Sınıf Ders Kitabı ve Dil ve Anlatım 9. Sınıf Ders Kitabı? were compared and analyzed in terms of their structure, book covers, how the topics are dealt, and what advantages and disadvantages they offer. In addition to that, the following results were found. At the end of this research according to the structure of the books the conclusion is: The German course book is produced from high-class material and cover design is coherent with the content of the book. Turkish course book is made from low class physical material and cover design is not suitable for the content of the book. According to the content of the course books, the conclusion is: German course book was prepared by lots of student beneficial materials and is higher in cost and more detailed in its contents. Turkish course book mainly aims at self-practice and self-learning of the pupils by asking many questions and suggesting various implementations. Result of this study: German course book ?Blickfeld? could be more effective by not including complicated and detailed content. ?Türk Edebiyatı 9. Sınıf ve Dil ve Anlatım 9. Sınıf Ders Kitabı? could be more effective by additional theoretical information and practice sections.