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About the IPThe aim of the IP "Turkic Languages and Cultures in Europe" (TLCE) is to provide a European perspective on Turkic studies, disseminate knowledge on modern and older Turkic languages and cultures of Europe and the early history of the Turkic peoples on European territory. The contribution of Turkic languages and cultures to the present European linguistic and cultural diversity is emphasized. The curriculum designed by pooling transnational expertise in Turkic studies includes an introductory lecture on the methods, traditions and aims of Turcological studies and lectures on the languages and cultures of the following areas: Volga region (Tatar, Bashkir, Chuvash), the Caucasian area (Karachay-Balkar, Noghay, Kumyk, Azeri), the Mediterranean area (Turkish and Balkan Turkish), the Black Sea area (Turkish dialects, Gagauz, Crimean Tatar), North-Western Europe and the Baltic area (Karaim, Tatar). The students get the opportunity to establish international networks and meet leading experts. The IP is jointly implemented by the partner universities. The first IP was held at Szeged University, Hungary, in 2005 with the participation of 27 students and 11 teachers from the seven partner universities. The venue in 2006/07 is Bogaziçi University, Istanbul. Teaching materials are developed and disseminated in traditional publications and by using IT technology. |
ApplicationStudents studying at the participating universities can apply for participation at the IP. Further requirements will be specified by the professors at the departments involved. Students have to submit an application. The application should be submitted in English by the 15th of October to the professor of the applicant's department: Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz: Prof. Hendrik Boeschoten and Prof. Lars Johanson Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main: Prof. Marcel Erdal Szegedi Tudományegyetem: Prof. Árpád Berta Universitetet i Oslo: Prof. Bernt Brendemoen Uppsala Universitet: Prof. Eva Csato Johanson Boğaziçi Üniversitesi: Prof. Nüket Esen and Prof. Sumru A. Özsoy Başkent Üniversitesi: Prof. Nurettin Demir Each of the participating universities has the right to send three students. The selection will be made at the universities. The IP will give 5 European credits. The examination will include two weeks preparation for the course (Readings), active participation during the course and writing a paper on a chosen topic which has to be submitted two weeks after the end of the course. Travel costs, accommodation costs and a part of the living costs will be covered by the program. Download the application form |