The tour is sponsored by the Turkish Cultural Foundation and made possible by the World Affairs Council of America and the International Affairs Council. It is just one component of a multi-pronged effort to bring information about Turkish culture to students.
This fascinating part of the world is known as a “bridge between East and West”. Modern Turkey, with all its richness and complexities, as well Turkey’s centuries old history and cultural traditions, are often unknown to Americans. To address this gap, the Turkish Cultural Foundation and the World Affairs Councils of America have developed a three-part program on Turkey, with a special emphasis on Turkish culture, for the American public and, particularly, for American students and teachers.
The first part of the program is a Workshop for Teachers, set for April 17, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., at the Carolina Turk Evi (Turkish House), 743 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill. agsfoundation.karolayna.com/about.htm Cost is $15 with 8 CEUs available. Teachers must attend the workshop in order to participate in the Study Tour, the second part of the program. There will be three Study Tours during the summer of 2010, each of approximately 30 teachers selected from participating World Affairs Councils around the United States. Dates for the three study tours are June 29 - July 10. The tour will cover Istanbul, Marmara, Aegean, and Central Turkey for a total of 13 days. The third and final portion of the program consists of programs highlighting Turkish culture and history open to the communities of the participating councils during the fall of 2010. Teachers participating in the Study Tour are expected to participate in developing these programs.
For more information on the Turkey Workshop or Study Tour please call Todd Culpepper at 919.838.9191.
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