Description

Explore Istanbul, one of the world's most remarkable cities! Istanbul - formerly Constantinople - was the imperial capital and economic and cultural center of both the Byzantine Empire (4th to the 15th Century) and the Ottoman Empire (15th to the 20th Century). Straddling both Europe and Asia, Istanbul has been the pivotal connection between cultures, languages, religions, and traditions from antiquity to the present.

The Global Seminar program is not limited to the University of California San Diego and is open to all college and university students. The program consists of a package of two UCSD courses taught by a UCSD faculty member (in this case, Matthew T. Herbst). All instruction is in English and there is no need to know any Turkish although a 2 hour elementary language instruction is included to help you navigate the local community. Lodging, site-visits, transportation within the city, daily breakfast and some additional meals are provided (though transportation to Istanbul is not).

Highlights

All courses are taught by professors from the UC San Diego. The program is based in Copenhagen with multiple excursions.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Culture
• History

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

* Housing:

- Twin bedrooms with private bathrooms at 3-star Hotel Erboy
- Linen and towels are available and will be changed daily
- Air-conditioning in the rooms
- Laundry services are available near the hotel.
- Roommate requests will be accepted during the pre-departure process. Roommate requests cannot be guaranteed and must be mutual. Each student must request the other student in writing separately. The request must include the PID and first and last name for both students.

Housing arrangements are subject to change based on local circumstances without prior notice. No price adjustments are possible.

* Meals that are included:

- Daily breakfast at the Hotel Erboy
- Welcome dinner
- Two additional lunches during excursions
- 12 Euros per person cash allowance for lunch in Kumkapi
- Farewell dinner

* Excursions:

- Yeni Camii (New Mosque) and Egyptian Bazaar
- Neighborhood Walk: Gülhane Park and Hippodrome
- Mosaics Museum
- Yediküle Fortress
- Blachernae Palace ruins
- Ayazma Church of the Virgin Mary of Blachernae
- St. Irene church
- Küçük Ayasofya Camii
- Basilica Cistern Museum
- Evening at Istiklal
- Hagia Sophia Museum
- Pammakaristos/ Fetihye Camii
- Kariye Müzesi
- Karaköy-Galata: Yeralti Camii
- Neve Shalom Synagogue
- Galata Tower
- Fatih Area
- Ferry to Fener and Balat: Orthodox Patriarchate, Church of St. Stephen, and St. Mary of the Mongols
- Topkapi Palace and Harem
- Bosphorus Ferry to Rumeli Hisari
- Military Museum and Mehter concert
- Ferry to Eyüp
- Architectural tour of Mimar Sinan: Süleimaniye and Rüstem Pasa
- Blue Mosque
- Armenian Orthodox Patriarchate in Kumkapi
- Dolmabahçe Camii, Dolmabahçe Palace and Harem, and its Crystal Palace
- Ferry to Haydarpasa Train Station; then to Selimiye Barracks and the Florence Nightingale Museum
- Archaeological Museum

Excursions are subject to change without prior notice. No refunds are possible.

* Courses:

- MMW 14GS: Making of the Modern World 14 - Revolution, Empire, Industry
- HIEU106GS: Imperial Constantinople
- 2 hours survival Turkish course during the first week of the program

* Classroom and computer access:

- Free access to a classroom / computer lab at Hotel Erboy 7 days a week
- Free wireless internet access at Hotel Erboy

Wireless access may be intermittent due to local conditions. No refunds or price adjustments are possible.

* Transportation:

- Public transportation pass for the entire stay in Istanbul is included.
- Transfer by private bus from Istanbul Airport to Hotel Erboy and return is included in the program price.
- Two pick-up times will be arranged for the airport transfers.

* Phones:

- CEPA Europe will provide each participating student use of a cell phone and sim card for the duration of the program.
- Students will be responsible to purchase their own calling time/minutes.

* Insurance, health and safety

- Comprehensive CareMed Gold Insurance Package (incl. Travel Health & Accident Insurance, Travel Accident Indemnity Insurance, Travel Assistance Insurance, Travel Luggage Insurance and Travel Third Party Liability Insurance)
- A coordinator will accompany the group during the first two days in Istanbul and arrange a comprehensive on-site orientation session, which will also include health and safety issues.

All students must register for UC travel insurance. This is free coverage, but registration is required prior to departure.

All fees are subject to change without notice.

Registration, course fees, and schedules are determined by the Governor, Legislature, and Board of Regents. For more information about UC fees and budget situation, please consult the UC website. All University of California, San Diego students are charged campus-based fees as part of their registration/course fees (University Center, Recreation Facility, ICA Student Activity fees). For specific fee information, please visit: UCSD Summer Session website.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Scholarships are Available

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Application Process Involves

• Transcript

Year Founded

1997