Turkey: The Crossroads of Civilization

This five week program in Turkey provides a unique learning experience for students to explore the complex depth and history of Turkey. Students will examine the creation of modern Turkey, from the fall of the Ottoman Empire to the birth of the contemporary nation. This overview of the economic, social and political history will illuminate the development and challenges to its democratic institutions. There is also the extensive archaeological legacy that is still visible in the landscape of Turkey from Ottoman Empire era mosques to inspiring palaces to ancient ruins steeped in legends, to the famous covered bazaars, textiles, and ceramics, as well as cultural performances of dance, poetry, and culinary adventures. While designed for students in the Clark Honors College (CHC), this program is open to all.

For the first three weeks, students will reside in Izmir, while for the last two weeks the group will travel to Istanbul and then Ankara, stopping in various towns and cities to explore the lush cultural and historic landscape.

Potential activities include day trips to Ephesus, Troy, Assos, Gallipoli, and Cesme, while also exploring local institutions such as NGOs, factories, museums, and the US Embassy.

GEO program fees cover tuition, housing and some meals, excursions, books and course materials, local transportation passes, and on-site orientation. Insurance and a 24-hour emergency service are also included. For scholarship funding information, please visit our website's Scholarships page.
https://geo.uoregon.edu/scholarships
 
Application deadlines and program dates are subject to change and/or be extended, so please see the GEO program website to confirm.
 
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