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The McGhee Center is pleased to announce its
Fall 2012 semester abroad program in Turkey.
A unique feature of the
McGhee
Center
’s academic program is its
emphasis on field study and travel to many diverse parts of
Turkey
.
The
McGhee
Center
curriculum promotes active
learning through excursions, travel, community service, and the
opportunity to interact with political, cultural, and business leaders
and local families. The focus on interactive learning is reinforced
by a low student-faculty ratio and by a culture of communal meals where
students are encouraged to interact with faculty, guests, and one another
as they are introduced to Turkish and Mediterranean food culture.
The program includes a two-week Orientation
in Istanbul and Ankara, with additional excursions to Edirne, Bursa,
Konya, Antalya, and other sites of cultural and historical
importance. A ten-day mid-semester excursion to Syria and/or
southeastern Turkey and a two day trip to Cyprus provide a comparative
perspective on the region.
Those
interested in spending a full year abroad may choose to transition to our
Turkish partner institution in Istanbul, Koç University, in the spring semester.
Dates, Fees and Courses Offered:
Fall 2012 Program Calendar: Fall
2012 dates will be similar to Fall 2011 dates. Final dates will be set in early Spring
2012.
As a point
of reference, Fall 2011 dates were: August 30, 2011-December 21, 2011.
Program Fees: Fall 2012 fees will be
set in early Spring 2012.
As a point
of reference, Fall 2011program fees were: $28,538 (tuition, room, board, orientation in Istanbul, all
study tours including Syria and Cyprus, and estimated expenses for
airfare, books, and personal expenses.) This does not include independent travel.
Courses
Offered for Fall 2012 (click for course descriptions):
The Fall 2012 curriculum will include courses
in Turkish Language, Cultural Anthropology, Theology and Politics. Course numbers are currently being assigned. Click above for course descriptions.
Applying:
The McGhee
Center is open to both Georgetown and non-Georgetown students and accepts
applicants from a wide range of academic backgrounds and majors,
including European, Middle Eastern, and Eurasian Studies; International
Affairs; Classical Studies; History; Geography; Art History; Cultural
Studies; and more. To meet alumni of the McGhee Center, please join
our Facebook group.
A limited number of partial scholarships will
be awarded for Fall 2012. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of
a combined profile of merit and need. All applications will receive
automatic consideration for scholarship awards along with program
admission. For additional information about scholarships for
overseas study in
Turkey
, click here.
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