HARVARD-KOÇ UNIVERSITY
INTENSIVE OTTOMAN AND TURKISH SUMMER SCHOOL
IN TURKEY
CUNDA, AYVALIK
JULY 2 – AUGUST 10, 2007
This program is co-sponsored by the Harvard University Summer School, the Harvard Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, and Koç University in Istanbul, Turkey.
PROGRAM: The Intensive Ottoman Summer School in Turkey provides proficiency-based instruction in reading and translating Ottoman Turkish texts in both manuscript and printed forms. The program also aims at developing skills in palaeography to equip students to use original archival documents written in different styles like dîvânî , siyâkat , and rik'a .
LEVELS: (1) Late Ottoman Turkish concentrates on developing the ability to read, transcribe, and translate printed Ottoman texts from the 19th and 20th centuries. (2) Early Ottoman Turkish focuses on manuscripts from the 14th to the 18th centuries. By studying a selection of ferman s and sections from mühimme and tahrir defter s, chronicles, and biographical works, students are introduced to different grammatical structures and styles in Ottoman Turkish and to various manuscript hands.
PREREQUISITES: A solid knowledge of modern Turkish grammar, normally at least two years of academic study or the equivalent, and some experience in reading printed Ottoman texts. All students are expected to be familiar with the Arabic alphabet . Some knowledge of Persian and/or Arabic is desirable but not required.
COURSES: Daily: (a) 9–11 AM : Ottoman Turkish; (b) 11:30–12:30 AM : Persian and Arabic support for Ottoman Turkish, alternating with one hour of Persian and Ottoman palaeography; and (c) 2–3 PM : modern Turkish reading and conversation class.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES: General Seminars : presentations by leading scholars in the field of Ottoman and Turkish Studies. Students will have a chance to meet prominent scholars and discuss the topics presented. There are normally four presentations during the course. Information about scholars who will be visiting the school will be announced on the Intensive Ottoman Summer School web-site.
CREDIT: Credit is equal to a full year (two-semester) course. To obtain official credit and a transcript from Harvard Summer School, students must register separately by using the Harvard Summer School application form (available on-line at www.summer.harvard.edu). Otherwise every participant will receive a certificate indicating that he/she participated in and completed the program.
LOCATION AND FACILITIES: The Harvard–Koç University Intensive Ottoman and Turkish Summer School is located on a small Aegean island, Cunda (officially called Alibey Adasi), which is connected to the mainland town of Ayvalik by a causeway and a small bridge (“Türkiye'nin Ilk Bogaz Köprüsü”). It is situated on the northern Aegean coastline, two hours north of Izmir and directly across from Lesvos. The lovely old Greek village is preserved as a historic site and is ideal for concentrating on language learning since it is far removed from large cities and the local population knows little English. A small but growing reference library in the school is available for students' use. Cunda has many restaurants and coffee shops, a clinic, two pharmacies, and 24-hour convenience stores. There is regular bus and boat service to Ayvalik, where intercity bus service is available.
OFFICIAL APPROVAL: The Harvard–Koç University Intensive Ottoman and Turkish Summer School has been approved by the US Department of Education, Center for International Education, Title 6 of Higher Education so that American students can apply for FLAS summer scholarships.
ADMISSION & SCHOLARSHIP: Students who are enrolled in an M.A. or Ph.D. program or who hold teaching or research positions in an academic institution should submit the attached application form. Those who wish to obtain official credit from the Harvard Summer School must make an additional application on the Harvard Summer School application form. For funding, students may apply to various sources (FLAS, ITS, Mellon Foundation, etc.) through their departments or centers of study.
PARTIAL FUNDING: There are partial scholarships available from Koç University. These funds are made available primarily to those without recourse to other sources of financial assistance, like FLAS. Koç funds are awarded by merit.
FEES: Tuition $ 3,750.00
Lodging 350.00
TOTAL $ 4,100.00
Air fares and board are not included in the total. The total is to be paid by the first week of May to:
Ottoman Studies Foundation, Inc.
c/o UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Bank One, N.A.
Columbia OH 43271
Routing # 044000804
Acct. # 820767881900126
Ottoman Studies Foundation Tax Exempt Number 04–3319132
N.B. We do not have the time, personnel, or inclination to fill out bureaucratic forms for payment if you attend an institution that requires such things. Students will be responsible for providing such information, if necessary. Students who want Harvard Summer School credit should consult the Harvard Summer School catalogue for additional fees (www.summer.harvard.edu).
APPLICATION: The attached application form, accompanied by one letter of recommendation and a university transcript, should be sent by all students for credit or non-credit, by March 1, 2007 to:
Prof. Wheeler M. Thackston
Ottoman and Turkish Summer School in Turkey
Department of Near and Eastern Languages and Civilizations
6 Divinity Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138 USA
or electronically to wthackst@fas.harvard.edu .
For further questions e-mail: wthackst@fas.harvard.edu or selims@u.washington.edu.
HARVARD – KOÇ UNIVERSITY
INTENSIVE OTTOMAN & TURKISH SUMMER SCHOOL
IN TURKEY
(JULY 3 – AUGUST 11, 2006)
APPLICATION FORM FOR ADMISSION & KOÇ UNIVERSITY GRANT
NAME: Mr. / Ms.
DATE OF BIRTH:
HOME ADDRESS:
PHONE/FAX:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
INSTITUTIONAL ADDRESS:
CITIZENSHIP: ________________U.S. VISA STATUS: __________
COURSES ALREADY TAKEN:
1. Modern Turkish _____________ year(s)
2. Ottoman Turkish ____________ year(s)
3. Persian __________ year(s)
4. Arabic _________ year(s)
OTTOMAN TURKISH CLASSES TO BE ATTENDED [check one]:
A. Early Ottoman Turkish _____ B. Late Ottoman Turkish ______
RESEARCH INTERESTS: History 1900-1928 _____, 19th Century _____, 1453-1800 ____, Philology/Turcology _____, Literature _____, Art History _____, Linguistics _____.
GRANTS APPLIED FOR: FLAS ____, Mellon ____, ITS _____, Other ________
I am applying for a Koç University grant: Yes / No
Send this form, with supporting documents, to arrive no later than March 1, 2007 by post to Ottoman and Turkish Summer School, Harvard University Dept. of Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations, 6 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge MA 02138 USA or electronically to wthackst@fas.harvard.edu.
For further information, e-mail: wthackst@fas.harvard.edu or selims@u.washington.edu