History and Politics of Identity in Turkey

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History and Politics of Identity in Turkey
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An International Studies Summer Abroad
Programwith Professor David Romano
May June 2009
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Four weeks of
Politics
Culture
Adventure
History
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Discovering Istanbul A modern city
with ancient roots.
Top Left Rumeli Hisari Fortress built in
preparation for the siege of Constantinople. Top
Right Rhodes student, Amanda Celini (2008) waits
for traditional Turkish icecream. Bottom Left
The Hagia Sophia, built in the 6th century.
Bottom Right Rhodes students receive a lecture
on secularism in Turkey from Murat Somer of Köc
University, Istanbul.
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A city striding the border between Europe and
Asiaand inhabited by people of diverse faiths.
Clockwise from above Prof. Romano gives a
lecture inside the Blue Mosque Students visit
Santa Maria Cathedral The altar inside Neve
Shalom Synagogue Students pose for the camera
inside the synagogue Enjoying refreshments
after a long day and looking over the Bosphorous
River which divides the European and Asian sides
of Istanbul.
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Experiencing Gallipoli The Birthplace of a
Nation
Above The Lone Pine War Memorial commemorating
Anzac soldiers of the Gallipoli campaign. Top
centre Lexie Lebeouf and Shelby Long reenact
life in the trenches. Top right Statue
commemorating Kemal Ataturk commander of
defending Ottoman troops. Bottom right EU
tanker travels through the Dardanelles. Bottom
Center Professor Romano gives lesson on rock
skipping in Anzac Cove.
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Understanding Ankara The Political
Capital
Above After interviewing Harun Tüfekci,
parliamentarian with the leading, moderate
Islamic, AK Party. Top Right With Dr. Metin
Ergun second in charge of the MHP, the right of
centre National Movement Party. Centre Right
With Selahattin Demirtas co-chairman of the
pro-Kurdish DTP. Bottom Right With Ahmed Kucuk
of the Kemalist, main opposition CHP.
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Top Left Visiting Ataturks Mausoleum. Centre
Left Briefing at the Foreign Ministry. Bottom
Left David Romano deals with an errant student
on top of the city walls! Top Right A
harmonious group takes a breather looking over
the city.
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Climbing, Tunneling and Scooting Cappadocia A
city etched in stone.
Clockwise from top left Prof. Romano navigates
the underground cities The group tours the area
on scooters Chip pops out from the rock
formations toasting Turkey Hiking through the
Ihlara Valley Shelby tries her hand at the local
craft Sarah uses some free time to explore on
horseback.
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Dissecting Cyprus An Island Divided
Above A briefing at the Foreign Ministry on the
Turkish side.
Experiencing day to day life across the Atilla
line on the Greek side.
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Cyprus continued Top Left Shelby Long being
studious. Top center (and continuing
clockwise!) Taking heed of those wise words of
wisdom all work and no play !!!
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Absorbing Van region Turkeys Easternmost
reaches.
Left Meeting with the Mayor of Van. Right
Packing in to visit the UNHCR. Below, left and
right Visiting an NGO that works with Afghan and
Iranian refugees.
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Above Traveling to Akdamar Island (Below) Left
At the top of Van Castle Right Fellow
sightseers at Ishak Pasha Palace.
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Clockwise from Top En route to Kurdish village
Contemplating a detour Nearly there Celebrating
arrival with hot cup of traditional tea.
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Clockwise from top left Kurdish woman preparing
bread Natalie Rowles teases village boy
Professor Romano holds goat, Lexie performs for
the camera Sarah milks goat Kurdish dancing at
wedding (back in Van) Villagers honor their
American guests with lamb dinner.
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Credits Professor David Romano Chip
Stanford Alex Chansuthus Matt (Apo) Brennan
Natalie (Natzilla) Rolwes Shelby (Shebly)
Long Lexie Lebeouf Sarah Endres Many thanks
to The people of Turkey Rhodes College And in
particular the Travel Abroad Office