10th anniversary of September 11 Attacks, Hurriyet Daily News
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/g.php?g=245&p=58#gallerytop

National Geographic’s Ultimate City Guides
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/city-guides/istanbul-turkey/

20 great things to do in Istanbul, Time Out Istanbul www.timeout.com
http://www.timeout.com/istanbul/features/278/20-great-things-to-do-in-istanbul

An ancient capital of culinary delights
http://www.theworld.org/2011/09/capital-culinary-ottoman-kokorec/

Retracing the route of a 17th century Ottoman traveler
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=retracing-the-route-of-a–17th-century-ottoman-traveler-2011-08-07

Museum of Turkish and Islamic Works and Arts renovated
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=museum-of-turkish-and-islamic-works-and-arts-renovated-2011-08-02

Istanbul announces bid to host 2020 Olympics
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=istanbul-announces-bid-to-host-2020-olympics-2011-08-14

Turkey Istanbul
http://www.goturkey.com/content.php?cid=48777&typ=b&lng=en&title_alias=History

Sacred Sites around the world
http://www.sacred-destinations.com
http://www.sacred-destinations.com/turkey/sacred-sites

TTh 3:30-4:45pm
Smith Hall, 107

For many centuries Istanbul had been a capital city for different imperial powers such as the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires and it retains traces of those past civilizations.

This historically and culturally rich city was built in a most beautiful and enchanting landscape. Istanbul is the only city that connects two continents Asia and Europe, united by the Bosphorus.

History of Istanbul as a city will be our main theme. We will study Istanbul’s history with Istanbul’s formation, population, architecture, monuments, music, art, literature in Istanbul and on Istanbul, and affects of politics. Using history as a base, we will also discuss Istanbul in the global sphere, and observe how it fits into both Asia and Europe, and the efforts of politicians, civil society, and the media to either further or limit this projection.

MTWTh 1:00-1:50pm
Cobb Hall, 021

Turkish 203 is the third in a series of Turkish language courses offered at UNC. Turkish 102 or its equivalent is a prerequisite for this course. Any student who has not completed Turkish 102 at UNC should contact the instructor for a placement exam. The course will be proficiency based, covering all four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing). I will place considerable emphasis on active use of the language both in class and in daily homework assignments.

The goals of the course include increasing knowledge of vocabulary, facility with grammar, and improving written and verbal communication. Students will furthermore survey examples of contemporary Turkish film, literature, music, and current newspapers. By the end of the semester, students can expect to know most of the basic grammar of the language. Students will be able to read and understand authentic texts using the vocabulary and structures gained through first two semesters of Turkish.

MTWR 2:00-2:50 PM
Cobb Hall Rm 0021

This Introduction to Turkish (Türkçe) is designed for students who have no or very little prior experience in the language. In this course, Turkish is taught with an emphasis on the four important aspects of language: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. A multi-skill approach will be adopted in teaching.

The course will place equal emphasis on the training of standard pronunciation, listening comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary development. For speaking purposes, functional and communicative features are adopted in teaching. Grammar will gradually move from simple to more complex elements. Students in this class will learn the Turkish language through understanding the cultural aspects of its use in daily life.

Many people speak Turkish–nearly 200 million in the world!!! Turkish is a significant language growing in importance.

Geographically and culturally located in a very strategic area: connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Cultural ties to Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Middle East mean many travel opportunities, scholarship funds, and if you know Turkish, you would be a valuable asset to any sector in which you wish to work.

Know Turkish? You can specialize in business, economy, commerce, sociology, anthropology, and always have something to say on all topics when you know what’s going on in the country and its surrounding areas.