Izmir, Turkey

TÖMER Institute

Turkish

Beginning, intermediate and advanced

June 14 – August 15, 2011

Dates are inclusive of travel and the pre-departure orientation in Washington, DC. Students are required to participate in the full program, including the pre-departure orientation. All travel will be arranged for participants following selection.

The CLS Program offers courses designed to develop students’ listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. Courses will utilize textbooks, workbooks, and audible CDs that have been designed by the TÖMER Institute’s language instructors according to the European Council’s Common European Framework Guide. Regular social activities will be organized to help students learn about Turkish culture and interact with the local community.

Students will receive a minimum of 20 hours per week of formal classroom instruction. Participants will also be required to take part in organized semi-formal and informal learning activities that promote interaction with the host community and culture. These activities will support the formal classroom instruction. Students will also participate in a variety of cultural enrichment lectures and activities.

All components of the CLS Program have been developed as part of the language acquisition process. CLS participants are required to attend all program components, including, but not limited to, language instruction (formal/informal), cultural activities, and excursions. Absences will only be excused for medical or other approved reasons.

Students will live with host families and receive stipends to cover meals not included with the home stay.

CLS participants will attend classes at the TÖMER Turkish and Foreign Languages Research and Application Centre. The TÖMER Institute was founded in 1984 as a part of Ankara University for the purpose of teaching Turkish to foreigners. At that time, it was the only institution in Turkey where Turkish was taught as a foreign language. TÖMER has undertaken an active role in developing materials for the teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language. The TÖMER Institute in Bursa functions in collaboration with Bursa Governorship, the Directorate of National Education, and the Municipality of Greater Bursa. Studying in Bursa provides students the opportunity to explore local historical and tourist sites such as the Inkaya plane tree, Oylat Thermal Springs, Su Uçtu Waterfall, Yesil Türbe, the tombs of Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi, samples of Iznik tiles, Karagöz Monument, Uludag National Park and Ski Centre, House of Armistice in Mudanya, and Atatürk Museum.

For more information about the TÖMER Institute, please visit: http://www.tomer.ankara.edu.tr/english/