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Csac: Turkish Village
An anthropological study of one Turkish village from the late 19th century to recent times. This is a full length book study written by a very well known anthropologist. Includes maps, historical background, etc.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: The Middle East in the 20th Century
Examining the history of the Middle East from the Ottoman Empire through to the present. Enhance lessons with these resources.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Changes in Turkey
In this Wide Angle video, learn how the owner of a clothing manufacturer that creates conservative fashions for Turkish women has balanced his devout faith and commerce.
Language Guide
Language Guide: Los Pajaros
Colorful pictures display birds of all kinds. You can hear the correct Spanish pronunciation and see the correct spelling by dragging your mouse over the picture.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Turkey
Learn about religion in Turkey, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Turkey Trotten [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for Turkey Trotten, a play about turkeys who are nervous about the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Seven character roles are needed in this activity.
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
PBS
Pbs Wide Angle: Turkey's Tigers
PBS presents a video documentary of Turkish businessmen maintaining a balance of democracy and Islam. Includes links to related videos and sites.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Turkey: An Evolving Democracy in the Middle East
Activity for students in which they survey historical and current events of Turkey, analyze the intersection of government, democracy, and religion, and finally, identify the criteria of a democratic and stable government. Group and...
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: The Destruction of the Armenians During World War I
Activity-based resource on the genocide and mass deportation of Armenians from Turkey during WWI. Students investigate whether the treatment of Armenians by the Turkish governmnet fits the definition included in the UN Genocide Convention.
Other
Turkish Odyssey: State Policies: Economy
A great explanation of the economy in Turkey. Read about the standard of living, tax, employment, industries, imports, exports, and specific sectors.
Other
Turkish Odyssey: State Policies: Administration
This site describes the government of Turkey. Topics include the Turkish Grand National Assembly, the President, Cabinet, and local administration.
Middle East Policy Council
Mepc: Teach Mideast: Turkey
In an effort to educate students on the Middle East and Islam, MEPC presents this thorough resource of Turkey.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Turkey
Learn about core health indicators in Turkey in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information.
BBC
Bbc News: Turkey's Kurdish War Reignites
BBC correspondent Jonathan Head examines the conflict occurring in Turkey and the measures being taken by Turkey's government to put an end to it. (July 2, 2010)
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Turkey
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Turkey. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Ottoman Empire Enters Wwi
Explains the factors that lead to the Ottoman Empire entering World War I on the side of the Central Powers.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Wide Angle: Ataturk
This Wide Angle video segment illustrates Islamic and secular elements of life in Turkey, and introduces Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the first president of Turkey, and his reforms. Focuses on fashion, specifically Islamic dress in response to...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Industry and Islam
This Wide Angle video segment explores economic and religious development in Kayseri, a city in central Turkey.
Mount Holyoke College
Mt. Holyoke College: Treaty of Lausanne, October, 1912
Substantial discussion of the treaty which ended Italian occupation of Turkish Tripoli. Includes specific terms of the treaty, and bibliography.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Wide Angle: Diverse Turkish Women
This Wide Angle video segment compares two women in Turkey, one from a more religious family, and the other from a more secular family. [3:51]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Political Debate in Turkey
A hot topic of debate in Turkey is the possibility of an increasingly Islamic state in this historically secular country. Learn more in this video from Wide Angle.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Learn Turkish
For beginners or intermediate level Turkish speakers, practice the language's basic vocabulary and phrases. Play games to challenge recognition and understanding.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Learn Zazaki
Study an Iranian language spoken most commonly in eastern Turkey. Beginners will find common phrases, greetings, and vocabulary to learn and play games for guided practice.