Turkey

ECON 336- Political Economy of a Nation at Crossroads: Turkey

ARTH 214/ 414- Art and Social Evolution in Turkey

June 25- July 12, 2010

*Please note that this course can be taken as either ARTH 214/414 or as ECON 336

ARTH 214/414

This course will be conducted on site in Istanbul Turkey and will focus on firsthand viewing and experience of the culture, art, and architecture of Turkey in Istanbul and its region. All periods from the Classical Greek & Roman world, to the glory of Byzantine and Ottoman hegemony of the city until 1922, through the globally influenced era of the modern and post-modern world are readily available for study in this historic and vibrant urban center. Morning classes will prepare students for their direct experience of the market ( the 'Covered Bazaar') and shopping districts walking through the 'old' and 'new' cities. Students will visit both its secular and religious monuments as well as its museums including Topkapi Palace, the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Modern Art and the Sadberk Hanim Museum on the Bosphorus. There will also be a visit to Bursa, a major trade center for the ancient and Byzantine worlds and the first Ottoman capital.

ECON 336

Istanbul has been a cultural, economic, financial, and political hub for many civilizations.  It maintains the same status for the present-day Republic of Turkey. As a World metropolis situated on two continents, layers of history stand clearly visible to the naked eye. The city, seen as a link between the East and West, the past and future and the old and new, fuses the modern with traditional. Istanbul thrives on this fusion.

This study-tour course will cover the typical evolution of emerging economies with a specific reference to Turkey. Emerging countries display development patterns distinct from more developed or less developed economies. The emphasis will be Turkey's current economic structure, its trade relations, and trade patterns in an increasingly globalized world. Istanbul as a microcosm of a metropolitan city in an emerging economy will be the vantage point.

As part of the study tour major economic institutions will be visited.  These institutions include traditional market places, a contrasting modern shopping center, a typical mid-size factory, the National Chamber of Commerce, Turkish Central Bank and museums.

The base of the tour will be in Bosphorus University which has been at the center of bilingual higher education for more than a century and a half.  This university with its modern amenities has been accommodating numerous international study programs.
 

   

Highlights

  • Visit the Bazaars and Shopping Districts in parts of the "new" and "old" city.
  • Visit the National Chamber of Commerce and Turkish Central Bank
  • Visit  Secular and Religious Monuments
  • Visit several Museums

Faculty Leaders: Dr. Ilter Bakkal and  Dr. Beatrice St. Laurent

 

   

Estimated Program Cost

Fulltime BSC Students

All Fulltime BSC students will be awarded a scholarship. This scholarship will cover tuition, fees, and a portion of the trip. The cost of the tour after applied scholarship money is $2,374.00

Non BSC Participants

The cost for Non BSC Participants is $2,774.00

* Please note that costs are subject to change

The Cost of the Tour Includes:

  • All Travel Expenses included on the itinerary

  • Housing

  • Airfare

How to Apply

1. Complete the BSC Study Tour Application below and return them to the Office of Study Abroad

2. Visit the Financial Aid office to discuss how you will fund your trip. Some students take out loans to cover the cost of the trip.

3. Apply for a passport immediately to ensure your ability to travel.

4. Discuss any concerns with the staff in the Office of Study Abroad early in the application process.

Study Tour Application

Last Modified: March 16, 2010