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Faculty-led, world-focused

Penn State faculty-led programs offer students the guidance of trusted faculty, with the freedom to explore the world. Our faculty will create the ideal itinerary for you.

Study Tour of Turkey: Archaeology, Heritage, and History

Turkey, which straddles the continents of Europe and Asia, has served as the crossroads of civilization for millennia and home to many of the world’s greatest civilizations. The 2012 study tour will include the environs of Turkey’s capital city, Ankara (Roman period Ankara and central Anatolia’s major Hittite sites); Amasya and its historic Ottoman period town; the spectacular natural and cultural Christian heritage of Cappadocia; Konya, home of the Mevlevi Sufi order of Islam and the whirling dervishes; world renown Çatal Höyük, one of the oldest Neolithic “cities” in the world; and three days sailing on a yacht visiting major classical and historic sites along Turkey’s Turquoise Coast. The tour will end with two full days in Istanbul, exploring the city’s Byzantine and Ottoman period treasures. Students can earn 3 or 6 credits. The study tour is led by Dr. Ann Killebrew, a Penn State faculty member and an archaeologist who has directed field projects in Turkey and Israel.

Accommodations will be in three- or four-star hotels (two to three students per room), with several nights on a gulet (wooden sailboat). Transportation will be by air-conditioned bus and sailboat, with air travel from Dalaman to Istanbul. Lunches are not included in the fees.

Application deadline is March 1, 2012. Participation is limited to fifteen students.

Courses Offered

All students must take three credits.

CAMS/HIST/ANTH 499 Study Tour of Turkey: Archaeology, History, and Culture (3 credits)
The 2012 study tour will include the environs of Turkey's capital city, Ankara (Roman period Ankara and central Anatolia's major Hittite sites); Amasya and its historic Ottoman period town; the spectacular natural and cultural heritage of Cappadocia; Konya, home of the Mevlevi Sufi order of Islam and the whirling dervishes; world renown Çatal Höyük, one of the oldest Neolithic "cities" in the world; and three days on a yacht visiting major classical and historic sites along Turkey's Turquoise Coast. The tour with end with two full days exploring Istanbul's Byzantine and Ottoman period treasures. Students can earn 3 (or 6 credits with permission of the instructor). The course fulfills a requirement for all students majoring in Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies (CAMS).

Three credits of independent study or graduate credit is possible with the permission from the instructor.

Eligibility

The program is open to all Penn State students and students from other institutions with a minimum 2.5 grade-point average. Applicants are considered on a continuous, first-come, first-served basis. Students are encouraged to apply early, as enrollment is limited.

Faculty

Dr. Ann E. Killebrew, co-director of the archaeological survey project in the Gulf of Iskenderun in eastern Cilicia (Turkey), is an associate professor in the Departments of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies and Anthropology and the Jewish Studies Program at Penn State. She has directed several excavations in Israel and participated in archaeological expeditions in Egypt and Turkey. She is a noted expert on cultural interconnections in the eastern Mediterranean region and has authored and co-edited several books and numerous articles.

Expenses

The total program fee includes two components: tuition (3 or 6 credits) and a class fee (based on activities and location). All the students will pay the in-state tuition rate for 2012 Summer Abroad programs.

Expenses NOT covered are: (American dollars; estimated)

• passport
• visa fee at the airport (as of October 2011 — $20)
• personal expenses
• optional excursions
• round-trip airfare (approximately $1,200 plus tax)
• personal laptop and digital camera (required)
• lunches
• textbooks and supplies

For passport information, visit www.travel.state.gov/passport.

Estimated Tuition (3 or 6 credits)

Out-of-state students will be charged the out-of-state tuition rate until the first day of the program. At that time, the students’ bursar account will be adjusted to reflect the in-state tuition rate of $681 per credit.

In-state students will pay tuition according to their standing and the Penn State tuition schedule.

Tuition for 3 credits: $2,043 in-state/out-of-state
Tuition for 6 credits: $4,086 in-state/out-of-state (if taking the optional 3 credit independent study)

The University reserves the right to revise the schedule of tuition and charges without further notice. For more information on tuition, visit http://tuition.psu.edu.

Published rates are effective for fall 2011 and spring 2012.

Class Fee

The class fee of $2,295 includes room, half-board (breakfast and dinner), insurance, transportation to field sites, field trips, and tips.

Estimated Total Program Fee

The estimated program fee of $4,338 for the 3-credit course option ($1,000 nonrefundable deposit applies to the class fee) includes tuition as well as the class fee.

The estimated program fee of $6,381 for the 6-credit course option ($1,000 nonrefundable deposit applies to the class fee) includes tuition as well as the class fee.

Information Technology Fee: 1 to 4.5 credits, $82; 5 to 8.5 credits, $180; 9 or more credits, $240

Financial Aid

For alternative grant, loan, and minority scholarship information, visit the Education Abroad Financial Aid and Scholarships web page.

Refunds

All cancellations must be received by the planner, in writing, by mail or fax. Do not use eLion; it does not remove you from the course, and you will be held responsible for all fees. Full refunds minus the nonrefundable $1,000 application fee will be made for cancellations received at least thirty days prior to the first day of the program. Refund requests made after that time will not be honored, and the participant or sponsoring organization will be responsible for the fees.

How to Apply

Students are limited to one application in the Summer Education Abroad registration database; however, if dates allow, applicants may participate in more than one program. 

If you are interested in having your application ‘copied’ to additional programs, please email summerabroad@outreach.psu.edu. The $1,000 nonrefundable deposit must be submitted for each program in order for the applications to be complete. The deposits are later credited to the class fee or refunded if the student is not accepted. Please email summerabroad@outreach.psu.edu if you have any questions.

Submit your online application through Penn State Education Abroad.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2012. Participation is limited.

Deposit: The $1,000 nonrefundable deposit must be submitted to complete an application. If the student is not accepted, the deposit is refunded. Otherwise, the deposit is applied to the class fee.

Cancellation: The University may cancel or postpone any course or activity because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, the University will refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies.

Access: Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing special accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the program manager at 814-865-4591.

Space may be available after the application deadline. Please contact the planner to determine availability and/or to be added to the waiting list.

Contact Us

Regarding program content:
Dr. Ann E. Killebrew
The Pennsylvania State University
319 Weaver Building
University Park PA 16802
Phone: 814-231-7780
Fax: 814-867-6294
Email: aek11@psu.edu

Regarding application process:
Judith Meder
The Pennsylvania State University
128 Outreach Building
University Park PA 16802
Phone: 814-865-4591
Fax: 814-865-3749
Email: SummerAbroad@outreach.psu.edu

Regarding financial aid:
Office of Student Aid
The Pennsylvania State University
314 Shields Building
University Park PA 16802
Phone: 814-865-6301

For alternative grant, loan, and minority scholarship information, visit the Financial Aid and Scholarships web page.