Syntax in Old Uighur Turkish

Old Uıghur Turkic which is the second period of old Turkic language that is the successive of Kokturk language is of prime importance in Turcology studies. This second period that follows Kokturk composes a different culture and literary background either as a result of religious changes or changes in life style. These changes in their life style in Old Uıghur are reflected in their written inscriptions. Interaction among different languages, compilations and translations made from these languages convey Old Uıghur Turkic to a different position in terms of vocabulary and syntax. For this reason, in this study, syntax of Old Uıghur Turkic has been analyzed. This study consists of three sections: Introduction, Analysis and Conclusion. After giving information about the aim of the study and method of the study, data field and limits of the research, studies of Turkic-Turkish clauses, clause practices related to ancient Turkish written languages and contemporary Turkish written languages have been examined. The topics in clause classification and terminology that the researchers didn't reach at a consensus have been ascertained and these topics are specified in each item. As a result of this assessment, which way we could classify Old Uıghur Turkic clauses has been determined. At the process of analysis, Old Uıghur Turkic clauses have been discussed with samples that are quoted with literary works in that period with subtitles in two main titles; as to predicates and as to structures. In Conclusion section, the features that are determined related to Old Uıghur Turkic clauses and make the period particular as a result of our analysis have been specified as items.