University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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| Term | Year | App Deadline | Earliest Review Date | Start Date | End Date |
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| Winter Break | 2013-2014 | 09/15/2013 | 09/16/2013 | 12/26/2013 | 01/15/2014 |
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English |
Language Requirement:
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None |
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No |
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Host Family, Hotel |
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LAS, Study Abroad Office (campus-wide) |
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For credit |
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Istanbul, Turkey
Course Description
This course will explore linguistic and cultural diversity of Turkey not only from a historical perspective but also from the lens of today. Contrary to the common belief that Turkey has a homogeneous population consisting of ethnic Turks, it has a very diverse culture, which will be discussed from a global studies perspective in this seminar.
The city where most of the on-site learning will take place, Istanbul, is one of the most resourceful locations to understand global processes by observing the history portrayed by the architectural monuments by multiple civilizations and by interacting with the diverse residents coming from different ethnic, cultural and economical groups.
Program participants will visit and learn about both well-known historical sites and the ones known only by the locals to get a good grasp of how history shapes today's landscape and people's thinking. Because of the special geopolitical status of Istanbul, students will be able to get a better understanding of globalization, the interactions and conflicts between the East and the West, secularism and religion at the crossroads of history and modernity. Some of the specific questions to be asked and discussed in this class are: What are the diverse elements that form today's Turkey? Is Turkey a European country or a Middle Eastern country? Should Turkey become a member of the European Union? Do minorities have the same rights as the majority? How does immigration affect the fabric of the big cities?
In addition to formal lectures on key issues surrounding Turkish culture within the global context, students will have more academic learning experiences by listening to each other's presentations based on research and field study. The class is designed to include hands-on cultural experiences like studying with Turkish university students and staying with their families to enhance their intercultural learning.
To review the WB 2012-13 tentative course syllabus: GLBL 298 Course Syllabus_2012.doc.
Group Flight: As part of the Program Fee, the SAO will organize a group flight for this course, as long as there are more than 10 participants. All group flights will be departing from and arriving at O'Hare Airport. Very few exceptions are made for opting out of the group flight.
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Program Eligibility
Application Requirements: UIUC undergrads
Language of Instruction: English
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Academics
Classes carry 3 hours of college credit and are taught by U of I faculty. All Global Studies Courses Abroad are designated as GLBL 298.
On-campus meetings: Begin 2nd 8 weeks of the Fall 2013 semester, dates/location TBD.
Program Dates: December 26, 2013 to January 15, 2014.
*Program dates and fees are subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations and the number of participants.
Student Life
Housing: Hotels
Meals: TBD
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Application Information
First Steps Info Session
Watch the First Steps videos found on our website or attend a First Steps Info Session in person. These resources will get you thinking about important themes to consider before selecting a program including: academics, housing, duration, location, and cost. You will learn how to research a program, understand cost (with a segment on scholarships and financial aid too), and even how to apply! First Steps for the Fall 2013 semester will be held Monday through Thursday from 4-5pm in 101 International Studies Bldg.
Application Process
Apply for this program through the Study Abroad Office. In order to determine if program expenses will be Financial Aid eligible, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at 217-333-0100 as soon as possible. All participants are expected to adhere to the policies and procedures of the University of Illinois Study Abroad Office.
Click the "Create App" button on this web page to apply. Note that you will be charged a non-refundable $25 application fee by clicking "Create App."
You may apply to only one program per term. Please consider your program options carefully before beginning a new program application, as you will be charged a non-refundable $25 application fee each time you begin a new program application by clicking "Create App."
Application Components
Program applications vary. All SAO-sponsored, faculty-led course abroad applications include:
- An official Illinois Transcript (not required for first semester Freshmen)
- Photocopy of Passport or receipt showing proof of purchase or renewal
- Signature verification form (downloadable from your online application)
- 5 short-answer essay questions
- Online questionnaires and online signature documents
- Note: NO letters of recommendations are required for SAO-sponsored faculty-led courses abroad
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Program Fee
If the Study Abroad Office nominates or accepts you to the study abroad program you have applied for, the Study Abroad Office will bill your Illinois student account a non-refundable $305 advance fee. This fee will be deducted from the final cost of your program fees; however, please note that this fee is not refundable should you decide to withdraw from the study abroad program.
2013-14 PROGRAM FEE: TBD
2012-13 PROGRAM FEE: $2,999
*Fees are subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations and the number of participants.
Total cost is ESTIMATED and is BEFORE scholarships.
Program Fee Includes: Round-trip airfare (Chicago-Istanbul), airport transfers, housing and meals, orientation programs, program excursions, and international health insurance.
Program Fee Does NOT Include: personal expenses while abroad (est. $300) and passport (est. $144) or visa (est. $20-30) costs if applicable. These are off-budget costs that are estimated and will be expenses that come out of your own pocket. For example, we have estimated $300 for personal expenses, but what you spend while abroad is dependent on your own budget.
2013-14 TOTAL including program fee: TBD
2012-13 TOTAL including program fee: $3,279
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Scholarship Opportunities
Additional scholarships are available through LAS for LAS students. Non-LAS students should contact their college about scholarship opportunities.
All participants should also apply for the Illinois for Illinois (I4I) Study Abroad Undergraduate Scholarship. For more information, click here.
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Withdrawal Policy
All withdrawals must be made by email to the Study Abroad Office. Online withdrawals without emails may result in extra charges. Withdrawal by 5:00 pm on the application deadline, loses only the $25 application fee. Withdrawal after having been accepted to the program loses the $305 advance payment. After committing to the program, the student is responsible for all costs incurred.
Change Policy
To change an application, an applicant must withdraw from the original application and start another one. Such withdrawals will lose the original $25 application fee. To avoid confusion and double charges, all changes should be accompanied by an email to the Study Abroad Office.
Cancellation Policy
If a student is denied, they lose only the $25 application fee. If the University of Illinois cancels a program, the student loses the application fee but will receive a full refund of the advance payment.
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Passport/Visa Information
You must have a valid passport to participate on this program. If you do not already have a passport, or it needs to be renewed, you must begin that process now, even before program acceptance.
You may also be required to get a visa for your program. Please consult the host country’s consulate website or a visa agency to determine whether or not a visa is required to travel to your destination country or countries.
To view more information on passports and visas, please click here.
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Contact Information
For any questions you may have or more detailed information on the program, please contact the faculty leader, Ercan Balci in the Department of Linguistics or Stacy Billman in the Study Abroad Office (SAO). The SAO is located at:
910 S. Fifth Street
112 International Studies Building
Champaign, IL 61820
217-333-6322
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:45pm. We are closed on holidays and when classes are not in session.
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