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Global
Partners
Semester in Turkey
Fall 2008
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Global Partners is extremely pleased to give you the opportunity to study in Turkey during the Fall of 2008. Our Semester in Turkey program is an extraordinary opportunity for you to experience the two most important and exciting cities in Turkey: Istanbul and Ankara. This program offers you exceptional opportunities for academic and personal growth. Turkey is one of the most diverse and fascinating countries of the world. The country's unique location makes it the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Turkey blends Eastern and Western elements to create an exciting culture unlike any other. From Istanbul's Blue Mosque to the Mediterranean's blue waters, Turkey constantly fascinates its visitors. The Global Partners Program begins in Istanbul, followed by an extensive field study trip in western Turkey which concludes in Ankara. You'll then study at Bilkent University or Middle East Technical University (METU) during the Fall semester. |
The table below summarizes the key components of this exciting study abroad opportunity.
Global
Partners Semester in Turkey Fall 2008 |
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| Program Components | In
Istanbul |
In
Ankara |
Academics Courses are in English and are available in all disciplines, including the natural sciences. See departmental links below.
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Two weeks
of intensive Turkish language study The core course on Turkish history, politics, economy,
and religions. |
2 or 3 courses
chosen from offerings at Bilkent University & Middle East Technical
University (METU)
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| Housing and Food | On campus housing at Istanbul Technical Univ. in the heart of Istanbul. Numerous on & off campus food options. |
On campus housing at either Bilkent or METU. Numerous on & off campus food options. |
| Director | The program director leads the core course and studies with students throughout the semester. The director, chosen from a Global Partners Project institution, is a faculty member experienced in Turkey and in leading study abroad programs.
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| Field Trips | An extensive field study trip through western Turkey. The trip visits major sites, such as Gallipoli, Troy, Sardis, Izmir, Ephesos, and Gordion. Additional field trips may take place from Ankara during the semester. | |
| Dates | August 13 - December 21, 2008 (approximate) | |
| Cost | The cost of the program is $12,500. This includes tuition, housing, field trip and meals during the field trip. Check with your home campus regarding your school's financial policies and the possibility of financial aid. | |
| Application Deadline | February 15, 2008 -- Applications considered thereafter as spaces remain. | |
Interested? Here's what you should do next:
- Review all the information
on this website. Talk to your home campus
study abroad director about your interest in this program and your institution's
particular requirements.
- Complete and return the application to:
Global Partners Semester in Turkey Program
Grace Franklin, Program Advisor
Office of International Programs
Birmingham-Southern College
900 Arkadelphia Road, Box 549038
Birmingham, AL 35254
Fax: (205) 226-4805
E-mail: gpturkey@bsc.edu
General Information
- Fall 2007 Program Handbook. The handbook for the Fall 2008 will be available soon.
- Required Forms
- Conditions of Participation Release and Indemnification Agreement
- Verification of Health Insurance and Medical Information Form (to be completed by student)
- Medical Information Form (to be completed by physician)
- Program Brochure (pdf format)
Pre-departure on-line course Curriculum -- Istanbul segment - Slideshow (best viewed using MS Internet Explorer)
You have the option to download the PowerPoint Presentation and the sound files, Track1, Track2 and Track3.
Istanbul
Istanbul overlooks the Golden Horn and the shores of the beautiful
Bosphorus. It is undoubtedly one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the
world. A short stroll down Istanbul's streets can take you from the ancient
to the ultramodern. The city has an endless assortment of monuments and
artifacts of the Byzantine and Ottoman eras. The Istanbul portion of the
semester is offered in cooperation with Istanbul Technical University
(ITU). Located next to the heart of Istanbul, Taksim Square, ITU is an
ideal setting to begin your exploration of the city and of Turkish Culture.
Ankara
Ankara is the capital of Turkey. It has a thriving university community
and is the transportation center of Turkey. In Ankara you are a short
trip away from Konya, home of the poet Rumi; Cappadocia, where you'll
find stone and underground cities of ancient Christians; and the beautiful
coasts of the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea.
Partner Universities: In Ankara our partner universities are two
prestigious insitutions: Bilkent University and Middle East Technical
University. At these schools you will be able to choose courses from a
full range of disciplines. The information below on specific departments
is to illustrate the high quality of the faculty and programs at these
universities. Visit each university's main website for more information
on other departments and offerings.
- Bilkent University:
- Application Form (Word Document)
- General Information
- Department of Archaeology and History of Art
- Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
- Department of Political Science and Public Administration
- Faculty of Sciences
- Main Bilkent University webpage
- Middle East Technical University
(METU):
- Application Form (pdf)
- Accommodation Form (pdf)
- General Information (pdf file)
- Department of Sociology (pdf file)
- Department of International Relations (pdf file)
- Department of Biology
- Department of Chemistry
- Main METU webpage
If you require additional information or materials regarding the Global Partners Semester in Turkey Program, please contact Grace Franklin at (205) 226-7721 or gpturkey@bsc.edu.
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