TURK 270

Spring 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6

Credit: 3 hours.

As a country located at the crossroads of Asia, Europe and Africa, Turkey has always been under the spotlight. In this course, we will study the dynamic relationship between language and culture in Ottoman and modern Turkey through a timely analysis of its transition from a long-lasting empire to a young "secular" nation-state. We will examine the complexities of Turkish modernity from a holistic perspective to better comprehend how central Asian and Middle Eastern cultural influences, continuities, and transformations gave birth to modern Turkish language. The course should help you not only in developing an understanding of the Turkish language within a cultural framework, but also in gaining insight into Turkey's history, politics, literature, and media. No former knowledge of Turkey or the Turkish language is required.

Same as ANTH 272, GLBL 272, and SAME 272.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

Cultural Studies - Non-West
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TURK 270 class schedule data for spring 2026
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
70374
Lecture-Discussion
Online
A
A
11:00AM -12:20PM
11:00AM -12:20PM
R
T
242 Armory
n.a.
Arzik Erzurumlu, O
Saadah, E
Arzik Erzurumlu, O
Saadah, E
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Degree Notes:
Cultural Studies - Non-West course.
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