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Art, Design and Visual Culture in TurkeyProgram Information | Location Information | Courses Available | Eligibility | Costs | Deadlines & Dates | Orientation | Housing | What's Next?
Know the following program information, which you will provide on the online application: Country: Turkey
Program Information Students will design projects that focus on an area of interest and lead to a demonstrated understanding through artistic production, visual analysis, critical review, historical comparisons or creative writing. Students will visit the Haghia Sophia Museum and Blue Mosque, explore ancient trade routes and regal palaces along the Bosphorus River by boat, tour Topkapi Palace and Museum, and experience colorful, vibrant marketplaces such as the Spice Market and the Grand Bazaar. Guided excursions include the archaeological digs of Troy, the spectacular complex of ruins at Ephesus, and the unique ceramics workshops of Iznik.
Location Information The program will be based in Istanbul, which is the largest city in Turkey, with a population of 13 million. The history of Istanbul begins around 660 BC. It is primarily known for its Byzantine and Ottoman architecture, but its buildings reflect the various peoples and empires that have ruled its predecessors. Excursions include visits to Troy, Ephesus and Iznik. Troy was a city, both factual and legendary, best known for being the focus of the Trojan War. The archaeological site of Troy was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1998. The ruins of Ephesus are an international and local tourist attraction. The city is famed for the Temple of Artemis, which was completed around 550 BC, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Only an estimated 15% has been excavated. The ruins that are visible give an idea of the city's original splendor. Iznik lies at the eastern end of Lake İznik. The city is surrounded on all sides by three miles of walls about 33 feet high. Iznik pottery is highly decorated ceramics whose heyday was the late sixteenth century. Iznik tiles may be seen in quantity in the imperial and religious buildings of Istanbul.
Courses Available
Eligibility Students must be available for an interview with a program leader prior to acceptance in the program. Participants MUST have a passport, valid for at least six months after their return to the United States.
Costs Financial aid may be applied toward the cost of the program if you are enrolled as a full-time student (six credits is full-time for May/Summer). There are several study abroad scholarships for University of Minnesota students. Fluctuating currency exchange rates may increase or decrease the cost of your international experience.
Deadlines & Dates Early application is strongly encouraged, as space is limited and the class will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Program dates are to be determined.
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Housing
What's Next? Contact Robert Repinski or Mariana Waisman for program or itinerary questions. For application or registration questions, contact Arianna Austin. |
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