Description

This program will explore the road to democracy in the Islamic World, including road blocks to the formation of democratic governments, such as ethno-nationalism, competing ideologies, fundamentalism, corruption, conflicts, and cultural-historical factors. The role of the United States as a force for promoting democracy in the Islamic world will be a central focus of the program.

This course is inspired by the mass demonstrations against authoritarian rule in Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, and Syria, as well as major protests in Algeria, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, and Oman that occurred in early 2011. These demonstrations, which were organized by young people, provide the United States the opportunity to show support for democratic reform and human rights, but they also carry the risk of empowering Islamic movements which are opposed to American policy throughout the Islamic World. Turkey is an ideal location for staging this program, because of its position as a Western-style and secular democratic state with a largely Muslim population.

Highlights

Chosen as the European Capital of Culture for 2010, Istanbul literally straddles the continents of Europe and Asia. Similar to New York or London in its energy, diversity of peoples and distinct neighborhoods, this cosmopolitan mega-city will amaze and delight. Here you will find every kind of cuisine, a café culture buzzing at all hours of the day or night, and music in the streets as well as in clubs and concert halls. The city has been a veritable melting pot of cultures, traditions and lifestyles stretching back over 2000 years. So there is always something new (or something ancient and grand) to explore.

This unique program combines SU Abroad signature seminars and internships with the opportunity to take coursework in English alongside Turkish students and your international peers. Through a special partnership with Bahçe_ehir University, one of Turkeys most progressive private institutions, you will be immersed within a dynamic academic community that includes an active social and cultural agenda. Program students live in modern dormitory suites an easy commute to campusanother opportunity to make new friends from all over the world, including other cities in Turkey.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Political Science/politics

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

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Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

A limited number of tuition grants are available and are awarded on the basis of need.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network