The 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.
