Winter Study AbroadWinter Study AbroadTurkey, Greece (2008)Turkey, Greece (2008)

Orientation MeetingOrientation Meeting

Ismat ShahIsmat ShahMaterials Science and EngineeringMaterials Science and Engineering

Physics and AstronomyPhysics and AstronomyIsmat@udel.eduIsmat@udel.edu, 1618 , 1618

Ralph BegleiterRalph BegleiterDepartment of Communication Department of Communication

Department of Political Science and International RelationsDepartment of Political Science and International Relations Ralph.Begleiter@udel.eduRalph.Begleiter@udel.edu, 1892 , 1892

CoursesCoursesMSEG302MSEG302 - - Materials Science for Engineers (3 cr.)Materials Science for Engineers (3 cr.) Includes discussions of crystal binding and structure; energetics and Includes discussions of crystal binding and structure; energetics and structure of lattice defects; elasticity, plasticity, fracture; phase equilibria and structure of lattice defects; elasticity, plasticity, fracture; phase equilibria and transformations; relations of structure and properties; structures of inorganic transformations; relations of structure and properties; structures of inorganic and organic polymers; electronic and magnetic properties. and organic polymers; electronic and magnetic properties.

POSC319/COMM319POSC319/COMM319 - - Topics in Politics and Broadcast Journalism: Topics in Politics and Broadcast Journalism: Geopolitics of Turkey and the Mediterranean (3 cr.)Geopolitics of Turkey and the Mediterranean (3 cr.) Cross-listed with COMM 319. Cross-listed with COMM 319. Satisfies the following requirements:Satisfies the following requirements:       Satisfies Engineering upper level elective requirement.      Satisfies Engineering upper level elective requirement.

POSC340/ COMM340POSC340/ COMM340 - - Politics and the Media (3 cr.)Politics and the Media (3 cr.) This course focuses on the political importance of international journalism This course focuses on the political importance of international journalism such as satellite television and internet news. It will feature topics such as such as satellite television and internet news. It will feature topics such as the power of images/photographs to influence public opinion. Students will the power of images/photographs to influence public opinion. Students will write and take photos for their own reports on the geopolitics of the write and take photos for their own reports on the geopolitics of the Mediterranean. Mediterranean. Satisfies the following requirements:Satisfies the following requirements:       Satisfies Engineering upper level elective requirement.      Satisfies Engineering upper level elective requirement.

Book For MSEG 302Book For MSEG 302

• Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, 7th EditionWilliam D. Callister, Jr., Univ. of UtahISBN: 978-0-471-73696-7©2007

Scholarships AvailableScholarships Available• Global Citizenship AwardsGlobal Citizenship Awards:: $1000 to $4000+ are awarded $1000 to $4000+ are awarded

based on the applicant’s financial need, academic merit, based on the applicant’s financial need, academic merit, quality of essay, recommendation from a professor. quality of essay, recommendation from a professor. Deadline April 25, 2007.Deadline April 25, 2007.

• Global Scholars Awards:Global Scholars Awards: $300 to $800 are awarded $300 to $800 are awarded based on the applicant's academic merit, quality of essay, based on the applicant's academic merit, quality of essay, recommendation from a professor, activities/awards, recommendation from a professor, activities/awards, financial need. financial need. September, 2007September, 2007

• FYE Study Abroad Scholarships:FYE Study Abroad Scholarships: $300 to $4,000 are $300 to $4,000 are intended to fund academically talented, 1st semester intended to fund academically talented, 1st semester freshmen UD students who otherwise would not be able to freshmen UD students who otherwise would not be able to afford to study abroad. FYE awards are based on the afford to study abroad. FYE awards are based on the applicant’s financial need, academic merit, quality of essay, applicant’s financial need, academic merit, quality of essay, recommendation from a high school teacher/counselor, 1st recommendation from a high school teacher/counselor, 1st semester status.semester status. September, 2007September, 2007

Istanbul, TurkeyIstanbul, Turkey

• Most classes will be held at the University of Marmara.

Marmara University

The Blue MosqueThe Blue Mosque

Cappadocia Caves

Istanbul, TurkeyIstanbul, Turkey

AYGUN PLAZA TAKSIM HOTELAYGUN PLAZA TAKSIM HOTEL

Capadoccia

Istanbul

Traveling Inside TurkeyTraveling Inside Turkey

Ferry to and from Rhodes

ItineraryItinerary• Jan 3 - depart US (afternoon)• Jan 4 - 8 - Istanbul (classes, tours)• Jan 12 - Depart on road trip (Troy) - 3,000 years of history• Jan 13 - Izmir - ancient acropolis (Temples of Athena, Zeus, Dionysus)• Jan 14 - Epheses - Roman empire• Jan 15 - Roman empire• Jan 16 - (Summer) beach resorts• Jan 17 - Ferry to Greece (Rhodes)• Jan 18 - Rhodes• Jan 19 - Travel day (Rhodes to Ankara)• Jan 20 - Capadoccia (early Christianity)• Jan 21 - Silk Road, Ankara (capital city)• Jan 22-23 - Ankara (class activities)• Jan 24 - Ankara to Bursa• Jan 25 - Bursa (winter ski resort & old Ottoman capital)• Jan 26 - Bursa - free day (ski?)• Jan 27 - Return to Istanbul• Jan 28 - Feb 1 - Istanbul (classes, projects)• Feb 2-3 - possible homestay in Istanbul• Feb 4 - Farewell & return to USA

RhodesRhodes

Turks sip 60 million liters of Raki each yearTurks sip 60 million liters of Raki each year

Things to Do (Deadlines)Things to Do (Deadlines)

Sign UpSign Up As soon as possibleAs soon as possible (www.udel.edu/studyabroad)(www.udel.edu/studyabroad)

First DepositFirst Deposit $300 September 25, 2007$300 September 25, 2007

Second DepositSecond Deposit $1200 October 15, 2007$1200 October 15, 2007

Final BalanceFinal Balance November 5, 2007November 5, 2007

UD tuition & UD tuition & registration feeregistration fee Mid-December 2007Mid-December 2007

Program FeeProgram Fee

• $ 3600 – 3700– Includes:

All Transportations, To Turkey and inside Turkey

All breakfasts, some lunches and some dinners (more details later).

Health Insurance

MSEG Book

All hotels, Home stay, etc.

International Folk DancingInternational Folk Dancing

Experience international culture through dancing Experience international culture through dancing right here in Newark, Delaware.right here in Newark, Delaware.

We teach dances from all over the world including We teach dances from all over the world including GreeceGreece, Bulgaria, Israel, Ireland, Mexico, , Bulgaria, Israel, Ireland, Mexico,

Yugoslavia, Yugoslavia, TurkeyTurkey, etc., etc.No previous experience or partner necessaryNo previous experience or partner necessary

Every Friday, 8:15 – 10:00 pm.Every Friday, 8:15 – 10:00 pm.George Wilson Community CenterGeorge Wilson Community Center

On 896 NorthOn 896 NorthAcross from Clayton Hall and Courtyard by MarriottAcross from Clayton Hall and Courtyard by Marriott

(free for students, small donation for the (free for students, small donation for the community)community)

For more information, call Ismat Shah (campus For more information, call Ismat Shah (campus 1618, home 302-737-7321)1618, home 302-737-7321)