Students learn historical
lessons in Turkey, Greece
By Morgan Conklin
Summer
Reporter
Two professors took summer school outside of
the classroom when they boarded the plane for a 19-day history lesson
in Turkey and Greece.
The course, "Greece and Turkey 2001: Aegean
Odyssey," was offered for three credits and to anyone interested
in touring the two countries. The trip did not have to be taken for
course credit.
The students taking the course for credits had
a full day of seminars that the 19 tourists had to attend for orientation.
The professor in charge of this course, Gordon
Young, said he hopes that students will learn the essentials of history
and how history is developed.
The other chaperone, Cengiz Kirli who is an assistant
professor of history as well as a native of Turkey, said that this
is the kind of experience that cannot be reproduced in the classroom.
"Greece and Turkey have been the cradle for many different cultures
and civilizations," he said. "Students will have a chance
to see first-hand the imprints of these civilizations."
Young, who is an associate professor of history,
has been involved with trips like this one for the past 23 years.
He said the most exciting thing about doing this trip is seeing his
students mature. "Seeing them grow as people, and gain a sense
of being part of the world and not just a little part of America is
my favorite part," he said.
In-state students can expect to pay $3,795; out-of-state
students will pay $4,656. This includes tuition, transportation, accommodations,
most meals, health insurance and domestic travel around Turkey and
Greece.
Callouts for this program are offered in the
fall and spring.
